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How to Mix ACV in Food

Posted By Diamond (Mass., US) on 08/07/2014

"I rescue cats that people no longer want, I found that many of these cats were having problems keeping food down, I waited a few months and watched what they ate, if anything, then watched to see if they could keep/hold the food down, three didn't so I added ACV in with their food; I did this for at least a month, now two years later they are doing great and just as healthy as ever. Now on the other hand I have a cat that is picky by no fault of hers, she tries to eat but then throws it up, I try different types of wet/dry cat food, I tried to put a very small amount of ACV in her wet food and she wouldn't eat it at all. Finally after months and many times of trying I decided to take her to the vets. I paid $130.00 for what I don't know, the cat is still sick, she has a rattling sound while coughing and appears worse. I am so sad because this is the only pet I have rescued that I cannot help. Thank you."
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Posted By Sharon (Wayland, NY) on 08/15/2014

"That is heartbreaking to hear about the rattling cat and how you paid $130.00 to the Vet that was no help. I too have a cat with the same problem and no idea what else to do to help him. I also rescue cats and made my mission in life to pay for spay/neutering for stray/feral cats."
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Posted By Rj (Atlanta, Ga) on 09/19/2014

"Have both of you thought about syringing down a diluted AV?"
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Posted By Jackie Page (New York, Ny) on 09/21/2014

"Syringing fluids down a cats throat is never a great idea. It can easily get into the lungs, which can cause Aspiration Pneumonia. Especially with something "pungent" like Apple Cider Vinegar - which can cause them to gag on it.

I would just add a few drops to a strongly flavored and/or irresistible food - Like Tuna or Tuna Water (Which is not good to feed to cats regularly, but, once in a while, it's OK). Or on a slice of Chicken/Turkey/Roast Beef. Or, maybe in a small amount of Meat Baby Food (Gerber's Stage 1)."

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Posted By Diamond (Ma., US) on 11/04/2014

"When this cat is sick she will not eat any thing at all, I have tried and failed, however she will eat the dry moist and still this is not helping her any at all, she is rapidly losing weight. It's been like a little over a week and all she eats is a small amount of moist cat bits. The vet couldn't help her and neither can I. She eats when ever she can or feels up to it. Also she knows if I put any thing in her food, she is an expert on sniffing her food and knows. :-) When she is feeling better she is some funny little hellion on wheels, I just adopted a rough-tough dog a Wheaten/Terrier mix; My cat gives the dog the evil stare and walks up to him and gives him a Bruce Lee chop; Claws and all. Too funny. I love my mentals."
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Posted By Debbie (Portslade Uk) on 11/08/2014

"Hi, I would give your cat virgin coconut oil. You can spread it on your cats paws and she/he will eat it that way. Look it up on here. It has many, many health benefits."
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Posted By Beverly (Oregon, US) on 12/07/2014

"USE milk thistle .. one drop per pound of body weight. over a few days they will begin to eat and gain weight."
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Posted By Kim (Nyc) on 05/20/2017

"My 12 y.o.Persian cat has had 2 seizures in the past 6 weeks, the first very violent and physical. After recovering, she began craving my alkaline water. She still drinks her own (filtered Brita her entire life) but when she hears me pour a glass in the evening she is in my face begging to drink from my glass. Since ACV is an alkalyzing agent, I'm sure it's the same difference. So perhaps bottled alkaline water is a good alternative for those whose cats don't take to the ACV. I use Evamor (or Iceland or Eterna) as they are naturally alkalized from spring sources.

The second seizure was less severe (though still frightening) and since we went to the vet and got a clear blood panel showing no metabolic reasons for the seizure, we are tackling this naturally.

Thanks to everyone for their great posts and suggestions! I'll be swapping out her daily olive oil for coconut oil. (I would like to mention it's important for all oils to be organic and expeller pressed as that means no chemicals like hexane were used. I follow the same diet rules for sweetpea as I do for myself! )"

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Posted By Jennifer (Texas) on 02/18/2018

"Is the cat having trouble breathing? Are allergies like hayfever or food a possibility? I had a lesson on giving one of my cats a breathing treatment with Himalayan sea salt and water. I put her in a pet carrier and covered it with a towel. I Had a nebulizer and anchored it in the outside of the carrier so it pointed towards the cat under the towel. 2 times a day for 10 to 20 min. Sometimes I would put a drop or two of aburital I had in the solution. The cats breathing became normal in a week. Had to do that in years now the cat is doing great she is almost 12 now"
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Posted By Linda (Vancouver, Washington) on 11/10/2021

"Buy Apple cider vinegar in pill form. I put one down my cat's throat every day and the next time I took him to the vet about two months later the vet said there are no more signs of crystals They're all gone"
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Posted By Genni (Indiana) on 12/04/2022

"Okay, here goes! I have a 15 yr old cat, who has had thyroid cancer for at least 4 years, been to two different vets during this time. One vet gave him a thyroid pill, to be given 2 times a day! Problem was, the cat wouldn't keep the meds down, and if I thought I'd succeeded, I'd find it later in a corner or somewhere. Finally stopped the very unpleasant times trying to have him keep it down, but he needed it 2 times a day.

I kept searching for some help, and found a med online, ordered it, but it was in hard pill form, so I had to crush it, them mixed it with a small amt of almond milk, using a small bottle and cut the slim opening to a larger size, shook it well, took him on my lap in the bathroom with closed doors, and got some down him, more on me, but finally we got better at it! When he wouldnt eat very much, I'd even put some of his wet food in the bottle as well.

I guess I should tell you that he is skinny, but still active, and does eat sometime, but I still give him his meds with whatever is needed to supplement his health. It's been over 4 years since, and he's doing okay. Sometimes you just have to do what you have to, without any professional help. Thank you,"

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Posted By Robyn (Mesa az) on 09/10/2023

"With all the reading I've done it sounds if you apply a diluted mixture to the back of her neck she can absorb it that way with no problem and then maybe she'll start eating and drinking easier… as per the rattling when she coughs, get a lotion, Kleenex, like puffs, plus what it with olive oil, and put some eucalyptus on it and tie it to a vent or fan with a twisty tie, so that she cannot reach it, —do Not use Vicks or peppermint, they are drying and will produce more mucus in the long run— eucalyptus will clear up her lungs help clear up her nose and help her lungs not produce more mucus….. we use this on dogs with kennel, cough, cats with sinusitis or bronchitis and I'm pigs it works wonders:)"
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Posted By Brad (NY) on 12/12/2023

"Hi, what strength tablet did you give your cat? Thanks"
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Posted By Debbie (Port-elizabeth) on 02/10/2024

"Where can I buy Apple Cider Vinegar tablets to give to my cat?"
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