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Re: Dosage Needed for ACV for Ear Infection in Cat

Posted By Black Magic (Middletown) on 08/04/2014

"I need to know how much apple cider vinegar to apply onto Magic or into Magic's right ear. He is one years old. An all black cat, I saw that his ear was red and bleeding a little from infection. I had rolled a q tip and thats how I knew it was or is infected HELP!!! I have read the positives of apple cider vinegar, I will go out and get some NOW!!! But how do I apply it?!!!

Posted By Om (Hope, Bc Canada) on 08/05/2014

"Hi, Black Magic from Middletown ---

You can try that but keep in mind that garlic cloves, mascerated in olive oil will help very well and speedily with ear infections. My dog had a long standing issue with his ear before rescue which healed really well after applying warm oil from the mascerated garlic for three days once a time. He does not cry anymore or shake his head. For the blood in the ear you could put a small quantity of turmeric into the ear; it will be very beneficial.

If there is pus which you can tell by inserting carefully a qu-tip then there is a wonderful, cheap homeopathic remedy. It is called HEPAR SULPHURIS 30C. You dissolve three small pills in a small quantity of water and using a syringe put it sideways into the mouth behind the front incisor. You follow up, if there is puss, three times with one to two hours interval and possibly one more time at night. The next morning check again if there is puss. I applied this once more next day and that was it. The puss was gone and ears are fine. This saves you using antibiotics which most of the time do not work according to some homeopathic doctors' opinion.

You can order or purchase from health food store . All the best with your black kitty.

Namaste, Om"

Posted By Theresa

(Mpls., Mn) on 08/05/2014

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The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

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Theresa's interest in pet health started with a bird keeping hobby at age 14, where she learned from another hobbyist that the simple addition of Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) in a bird's drinking water kept fungal infections away; she was able to share this with her avian vet who in turn prescribed it to her own clients; Theresa was surprised to learn that she could teach her vet a thing or two. This important lesson - that each of us can be a teacher - was a turning point for Theresa, and fueled her quest for the knowledge held in lore, and remedies passed by word of mouth. That quest for knowledge continues to this day, as new and old remedies alike are explored. She may not have experience with a particular issue, but she will research it to the best of her ability and share what she finds freely, in the hopes that you can heal or improve your pet's health.

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"Hey Black Magic!

I DITTO Om's advice on the use of oil to treat your cat's raw and bleeding ear. Using ACV at this point will make it sting and cause more trauma. Wait until the raw skin heals over before using ACV in the ear please!"

Posted By Mc (FL, US) on 09/02/2014

"I have a new kitty, Galaxy, that I took to the vet and the vet treated him with Milbiemite for ear mites. A week later he is scratching his outside ear to the point of bleeding and scabbing over.

I called the vet and asked what was next and if I could just pick up the medicine and treat him at home. (Galaxy was so traumatized by the first trip to the vet that he pooped diarrhea three times! ) The vet told me that the ear mites had to be dead with the Milbiemite treatment and the Revolution treatment that he had given Galaxy.

The vet sent home cleansing solution and an antibiotic gel. I treated Galaxy's ears with both of these once which resulted in him pooping diarrhea again all throughout the house. (Galaxy frantically wiggles free any time you try to pick him up or hold him! )

I saw the post here about HEPAR SULPHURIS 30C. I can't see in the ears to say for sure that there is pus but one ear is very "liquid" sounding when I rub the base of his ear.

Given the exteme trauma that Galaxy goes through with any type of restraint I ground up the pellets and put them in the juice from one of his favorite foods. I treated him 3 times the first day and then 8 times the next day at 2-hour intervals. So far there is no difference in the "liquid" sound when I rub the base of his ear.

My questions are - 1. Should the HEPAR SULPHURIS still be effective when administered this way? (I am trying to minimize the trauma for this guy and he more than willingly laps up the crushed pellets when in his favorite wet food juice.)

2. Is there any other homeopathic to use if the HEPAR SULPHURIS doesn't work? (Calcarea Sulphurica 30C was suggested by the Vitamin Shoppe guy.)

My goal here is to miminize Galaxy's trauma by finding a treatment that I can put in his wet food."

Posted By Theresa

(Mpls., Mn) on 09/03/2014

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"Hey MC!

My answers are:

1. Should the HEPAR SULPHURIS still be effective when administered this way? (I am trying to minimize the trauma for this guy and he more than willingly laps up the crushed pellets when in his favorite wet food juice.)

NO. Homeopathic pills should not be handled with bare fingers, but should be crushed in an envelope and then the dust tipped into your cat's mouth. Mixing them in canned food may actually neutralize the remedy depending on the ingredients in the canned food.

2. Is there any other homeopathic to use if the HEPAR SULPHURIS doesn't work? (Calcarea Sulphurica 30C was suggested by the Vitamin Shoppe guy.)

MAYBE. I did not see the two you mention actually applying to the condition you are treating, but I am not super versed with those remedies. You might consider searching the Elixers.com site for additional ideas for homeopathic remedies to use.

3. My goal here is to miminize Galaxy's trauma by finding a treatment that I can put in his wet food.

Consider ACV in the food if you cannot handle your cat without undue trauma. Use the good stuff, the raw, organic, 'with the mother'/live cultures and use 1 part ACV to 10 parts water.

I have to say that it may be worth your while to handle your cat a few more times. His ears need to be flushed of debris from the mites; remedies inserted into the ear canal may be the most effective approach to healing the ears. Additionally you might consider his diet, allergies or an underlying yeast condition may be the source of the continued ear issues after the mites were resolved. Read the food label and consider switching brands if you find the diet is grain or plant based.

Posted By Mc (Florida, US) on 09/05/2014

"Thanks for the feedback.

I have tracked down a holistic vet to take Galaxy to. With the previous post saying that antibiotics in the ear aren't effective I am going to wait until I see the holistic vet to know what to treat his ears with.

Also I think you are spot on with the allergy idea."

Posted By Diana (Port St Joe, Florida) on 10/19/2015

"My cat has had an ear infection that has driven her nuts. Unable to afford a vet visit right now, I told my vet the symptoms and he suggested half water and half vinegar solution in her ear canal (1 cc) which I did several days and infection much better. I'd asked him if it mattered what type of vinegar and he didn't think it did. I have white vinegar at home so have been using that, wondering if apple cider vinegar wouldn't be better to use. Then I found this site and it sounds like apple cider vinegar is what I should be using. Does anyone know? And should I also mix some in with her canned food to totally rid her of infection? How much is safe for her to ingest? If anyone has answers/thoughts on these questions I would be very grateful. My cat's name is Star Walker. Thanks!"

Posted By Theresa

(Mpls., Mn) on 10/20/2015

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"Hey Diana!

I use the white vinegar for both cleaning/laundry and topically medicinally - so using white vinegar in the ears IMHO is just fine.

Now for taking internally/internal medicine then you want the organic, raw, unpasteurized and unfilitered apple cider vinegar. And while you can find the organic unfiltered ACV it is often pasteurized so read the label and only use the RAW ACV for putting in your cat's food.

As you likely know it can be tricky to get a cat to take a remedy. What I do is get a can of tuna and add 2-3 tablespoons of the ACV and mix it well. You can take out just a few spoons of the tuna and mix in ACV also, but you will have to fudge how much ACV per how much food you spoon out if not using the whole can."

Posted By Brandi (Glenburn, Maine) on 05/24/2016

"I was reading about using apple cider vinegar for ear infections in cats. What would happen if white vinegar was used instead or is there something specific about apple cider vinegar that makes it the only vinegar to use?? I have a cat with a bad ear infection & I ran out of the drops I was using so until I can find a ride into town, I only have white vinegar here. Immediate responses are greatly anticipated & appreciated as this is a time sensitive situation. Thank you."

Posted By Mama To Many (Tennessee) on 05/24/2016

"White vinegar is sometimes used instead of apple cider vinegar, especially for topical applications. Just dilute it first. (1/2 vinegar, 1/2 water) If skin in the ear is broken, dilute it a lot. (1 Tablespoon, vinegar 1/2 cup water.)"

Posted By Theresa

(Mpls., Mn) on 05/24/2016

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The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

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Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

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"Hey Brandi,

If you cat has a *bad* ear infection you might consider starting with garlic infused olive oil [search EC pages for directions] as vinegar in any form will sting like the dickens."

Posted By Jess (Rochester, Ny ) on 07/23/2016

"If your cat has an infection and has bloody discharge from the ear, please do not try to treat it with apple cider vinegar. Call your cat's vet for treatment options."

Posted By Michaela (Lavergne, Tennessee ) on 10/21/2016

"My kitten AnaMae is about 3-4 months old. She has been crying a lot and digging in her ears. Would this remedie work on her? If so about how much would I use and for how long. I hate to see her cry in pain all the time... Please help!"

Posted By Mary (Oregon) on 11/10/2016

"I want to try the white vinegar water 1/2 and 1/2 but no one says how many times a day or how long? I have already been to the vet and he did exam and gave me antibiotics for her ( twice) did not work. He said there were no mites and was ear infection. Well the was $150.00 and still she had same problem, Then I tried hydrogen peroxide, she was better till evening time then started shaking head again, did the same thing this a.m., but don't think it is working either, PLEASE if anyone knows what to do let me know, am out of money, as I live on $9,000.00 a yr. Thank you, mary a."

Posted By Theresa

(Mpls., Mn) on 11/11/2016

Theresa

The wonderful Theresa from Minneapolis, MN has been helping pet owners and their beloved pets around the world on Earth Clinic since 2013.

About Theresa

Theresa from Minneapolis was born and raised in the inner city, always wishing she had been raised on a farm.

Her love for creatures great and small began at an early age, starting with caterpillars - which continues to this day, along with an interest in all insects and 'creepy crawlies'.

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"Hey Mary!

It sounds as if your cat has chronic ear infections - you might try to get to the root of why your cat has these infections. The first thing to look at is diet, so read the ingredients on the cat food bag. If you see corn or grains in the first 10 ingredients it is time to upgrade the groceries as a corn or grain based diet has been linked to causing skin and ear infections in our pets.

You can use a vinegar solution to clean ears that are NOT infected, but if your cat has an infection with sore ears that are scratched raw, you would be better using garlic infused olive oil several times a day until the ears are healed and then you can use the vinegar solution to clean them. Vinegar in sore ears stings so make sure they are not sore and raw if you use vinegar.

One product that I do buy online that I strongly recommend for ear problems in pets is Zymox Otic Hcl - it has enzymes that digest bacteria and yeast and also some steroid to help with inflammation and pain -worth buying even on a tight budget.

Good luck and please report back!"

Posted By Delores (Tennessee) on 02/17/2017

"For cats with ear or respiratory problems - check the humidity levels in your home."

Posted By Maureen (Elkhart, Iowa) on 03/04/2017

"For infections on broken skin, ringworm or pinkeye, use 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar in one cup of distilled or spring water. Apply this solution to the infection twice a day.

For ear infections, mix 1/2 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar with 1/2 tablespoon rubbing alcohol. Drop a few drops into each ear twice a day. If ears are "gunky" use the solution on a cotton ball to wipe out the visible part of the ear."

Posted By Ems56rn (New York) on 09/03/2020

"Homeopathic remedies should NEVER be mixed w food or drink (except water). ALSO- IT MUST BE GIVEN IN BETWEEN MEALS (at least a half hour before or after food). The remedies are so diluted, it is their energy (for better lack of explanation) that stimulates the body to respond. I use these remedies on myself, my family & my cats.

Shake the remedies if they are in their bottle or tube. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH YOUR FINGERS. Carefully shake out 2 or 3 (depends on the size) into a clean class with a small amount of water (a tablespoon or two works well). Let it dissolve, then use a clean eyedropper to transfer the droplets of water to the cats mouth. As long as the water touches the inside of the mouth(musosal membrane of the cheeks or top & bottem), it will work. They will swallow it which is fine.

It can work quickly...can be used 2- 3 times a day if the symptoms are acute. If the remedy is one that works for the cat- you should see results after 24 hours.

Research Homeopathy Remedieson a search engine like Duck duck go- to get better results to get a better understanding of the whys & hows. Good luck!"

Posted By lois (the shore) on 01/13/2026

"Don't use white vinegar. It's from a corn gmo. On live animals use organic apple cider vinegar"

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