http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/acvfordogs.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/acvfordogs.rss Apple Cider Vinegar Cures for Dogs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:03:30 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=GENERALFEEDBACK_33901 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss1 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:08:57 EDT [QUESTION] Heidi from Teeswater, Ontario Canada writes: "Please can someone tell me if it is organic Apple Cider Viniger or the plain ACV for my black lab of 7 years?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ALLERGIES_29533 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss2 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:23:47 EDT [NAY] Wendy from Naugatuck, CT writes: "My dog had some signs of allergies (runny eyes, flaky skin) that were not helped by the vet's suggestions, so I did a web search and found the "ACV for dogs" site. It sounded like a harmless and potentially helpful remedy, so I tried it. It didn't do a thing for the allergic symptoms, and 3 months later, my (spayed) dog developed a bloody discharge from her urinary tract. Lab tests diagnosed struvite crystals in her bladder, which, the vet said, form when the urine is too alkaline. Some research informed me that apple cider vinegar has an alkalinizing effect in the body! After immediate cessation of the apple cider vinegar and a month of a prescription urinary acidifier, my dog's urine is now testing normal. Naturally, after this experience, I do not recommend apple cider vinegar for dogs." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=EARANDEYEINFECTIONS_28792 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss3 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:18:02 EDT [YEA] Sean from Hawkeye, Iowa writes: "Simply Amazing. Our Dauchshound had bad eye gunk to the point he could not open his eyes. We were constantly using a warm wet wash cloth to clean them 5 plus times a day. Yesterday he just looked so depressed and was so tired. Found some spots he must have been biting at so we were concerned. We were going to call the vet again to make an emergency appointment in the morning. 2 Different vets have just given him eye medication previously but it never seemed to work. I found this site yesterday looking for what has worked for others. I ran straight out to the convienence store, bought some ACV and came back to the house. I put a half mixture of ACV and water in a spray bottle. I bathed him, then after his bath I spayed the mixture on him. I dipped his Pupperoni Stick that he loves so much in a 1/3 miture ACV to water and tried to feed it to him as his treat after his bath. He refused to eat it. I then dipped my fingers in the sollution and opened his mouth and driped a few drops into his mouth. Also BTW I did not dry him off after the bath i let him air dry in the ACV mixture. The Very next morning he has NO EYE GUNK! His coat looks great, he is not itching, or biting anywhere! He is running around as happy as can be! And NO vet! As someone said before, sometimes a vet can't get your issue taken care of as we had found. It is not that we dont care enough to take them to the vet, BECAUSE WE HAVE, its because the Vets solution does not always work. If it did I would have never found this website. After 2 summers of seeing my dog suffer from allergies, I can finally say we found a solution and he is right as rain!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ISH_28743 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss4 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:39:22 EDT [YEA] Yoyoly18 from Buringame, CA writes: "I have a mixed papillon/Pomeranian dog who has been suffering from flea bites, constant itching and bald hot spots. No matter what kind of flea shampoo treatments, or house treatments, getting rid of her beds, toys, etc was helping at all. My neighbor has a cat that roams around freely and believe is the culprit to this problem. I researched high and low on the internet for remedies for two years now and finally landed on this website. I read all the testimonials from dog lovers with similar problem and the positive results they were having. I quickly went to my local grocery store and bought a bottle of AVC; mixed it according to the instructions and I could not believe how quickly within minutes of spraying her she relaxed and stopped itching. I am amazed at this and will share this great remedy to all dog and cat lovers. Thank you all so much." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=EARANDEYEINFECTIONS_28591 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss5 Sun, 21 Jun 2009 05:07:32 EDT [YEA] Georgina from Hobart, TAS Australia writes: "Apple Cider Vinegar for dog's eye infection I noticed my 2 yo Labrador had some gunk in the corner of one eye 2 days ago. It looked like the normal eye-boogies he gets so I ignored it until later that day when it was clear he had an eye infection, as I could see drak green/grey gunk inside the eye itself. It was a Saturday morning so I called the vet to make an appt for later that day. I really didn't want to fork out $130-odd bucks (by the time you factor in the weekend consult plus anti-biotic prescription and then the follow-up visit), so I started searching for home remedies. I've used this site before for some opinions on extra virgin coconut oil (which I now use solely as my beauty routine and for any cuts/abrasions/infections) as well as Apple Cider Vinegar (which I use for digestive balancing). I saw all the posts about dabbing ACV on the back of a pet's neck and thought, well if this many people swear by it I'll give it a try. I tried this as well as a weak solution (just enough to colour the water) to flush my dog's eye. After I washed the eye out I applied EVCO on a cotton ball to soothe the skin and hopefully help with the infection. I did this several times over the course of the day and it seemed to improve so I cancelled my vet appt, thinking at worst I could take him on the Monday. I thought the EVCO was doing the job so I continued with this as I figured it was also more comfortable for my dog. His eye got worse again in the afternoon and was quite yucky by evening. By this time it was too late for a vet visit and I felt like a terrible "mum"! I tried the ACV on the back of the neck again, and this time I used at least a quarter of a cup undiluted, as he has SUPER thick hair and I really had to work it in to reach the skin. Most of it rubbed off or stayed in the outer coat I think. Anyway, enough must have got in this time because he started really quickly improving, so I did one more dose before bed. This morning I very tentatively checked on him thinking it would either be much better or totally disgusting. Luckily, it was much better and today after a couple of the same treatments it's looking really good. Still some eye-boogie but the reddening inside lower eyelid has really improved. I still used some EVCO for soothing the eye area, he seemed to like that. So he stinks like high heaven and the house smells like "rotten feet" as my boyfriend tells me, but he's just as impressed as I am and I can't believe this actually WORKED. I don't know HOW this could work but the main thing is it does so without risk of harm. As any lab owner would know, they traditionally have pretty sensitive skin, but this doesn't appear to bother him. It saved us a wad of cash and it cleared his infection quicker than anti-biotics would have. I think he knows it's working too because he willingly leans his neck toward me when I put it on now. Cute little fella! :-) " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=UI_26027 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss6 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] bagofnuts from Metairie, LA writes: "My large 105 lb. rhodesian could not urinate or very little. Vet said it was his prostate. Suggested neutering however he is on prednisone every other day so surgery was delicate. Did tests and results were good for surgery. I researched this site and tried the ACV and honey (2tbls. each) 2X a day and wow, he was urinating within 5 hours. Continued this for months and then changed to 1 tbls 1X a day. He is still doing fine and no surgery. Thanks...what a find. He probably had stones even though vet tested and found none." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ND_25395 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss7 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [WARNING!] Irene from Live Oak, Texas writes: "Possible bad reaction to ACV I gave my bichon who had pups about a week and half ago ACV in her water. I noticed she started having accidents in the house which she has never done. She also started vomiting. One of her pups the smallest his tongue swelled and before we could get him to a vet he passed away. I truly believe he and she had a bad reaction to the ACV. I only put a few drops in her water. I am so devasted by the loss of this puppy. I wish I could of done something for him. I live with regret because I wonder if he suffered or was in pain. Anyway I would not recommmend giving the mommy any ACV while she is nursing. I gave the mommy ACV because I read it would help. BIG MISTAKE. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=MEASUREMENTS_25286 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss8 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT [QUESTION] Sandy from Laconia, NH writes: "What are the exact measurements? I know this will sound ridiculous to most of you, but I keep seeing the mixture to be 1 part ACV, 2 parts Water. My question is, what are the exact measurements of each solution?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=FLEAS_24375 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss9 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Betty from San Antonio, Texas writes: "ACV- is what I use...I wouldn't be writting if I didn't see results for myself...I have been putting a TBSP. daily in dogs food and also spraying him with water/ACV mix every other day....I must say that it is working great...My dog Zeek (Sharpei mix) was tearing his legs and back side by his tail up!!!! His Vet had me try the prescription diet to rule out food allergies...it wasn't working...so before I spent more $$$$ on allergy tests I researched and came across the uses of ACV for possible flea allergy etc...I prayed that this would help...guess my prayers are being answered...he no longer has sores on his legs and back side by his tail....I'm so happy and feel so great that he is no longer mutalating himself...he has an occasional itch or scratch here and there...but nothing compared to before I started using ACV...I also give him a TBSP. or two of plain yogurt or cottage cheese ever so often in his food...Tuna in oil and sardines...I do bathe him with Medicated shampoo but it was the ACV that I truly feel has healed his sores and has prevented him from biting and scratching himself as before...I hope it continues to work and for others as well!!!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=GENERALFEEDBACK_23210 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss10 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Amanda from Austin, TX writes: "Thanks to all of you for the Apple Cider Vinegar treatment ideas. My 9 year old Lab has been in such pain and now he is so much better. Thank yall for taking the time to share." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=EARANDEYEINFECTIONS_21669 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss11 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Patty from Oshkosh, Wi writes: "Our Itallin Mastiff has allergies & constant ear infections. After trying antibiotics and drops for a month the yeast infections come back. Our Vet said to use 2 parts apple cider vinegar to equal parts water & 1 part 99% rubbing alcohol. (NOT 70% you get in the drug store) He said the 90-99% doesn't burn. Then to flush out his ears 2-3 times a week for the 1st week then cut back to 1 time per week. I went further to add healing herb extracts & have been rinsing him with the ACV mix for his allergies for a year now. I also make him all-natural soap. His coat has come back and we are down to 2 ear infections this last year instead of every month. I am going to have all-natural herbal dog soap, ear wash & more for sale next month. somethintohowlabout.com" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=BLACKSKIN_21530 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss12 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Sally from Wall, NJ writes: "I have to share this with all of your readers. I have a yellow lab who developed "black skin" on her belly with itching and consequently sores that became inflamed and infected, and she started to lose her hair! I first started giving her vitamin E pills and rubbed her belly with Apple Cider Vinegar daily. The AVC soothed the itching. I continued doing both and then added 50 mg of zinc to her diet everyday. Within one month there was noticeable improvement, and her hair was growing back! No doctors, no medications, just simple effective home remedies that work. Today, 4 mos later, everything is gone, and she has a beautiful coat of hair! I credit using AVC 1-2X daily, and the zinc tablet! Good luck to all... it's devastating when this happens to your beloved pet. I am a firm believer in ALL NATURAL products, with vets as a LAST resort. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=FLEAS_18869 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss13 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Maribel from Detroit, Michigan writes: "hi everyone but i have a question... i see that some people reccommend the acv and some don't but is it safe to use it on pregnant dogs or lacting dogs, and or on the pupies??? I have a 1yr. 11 month old chihuahua that has been now itching badly and we hav seen fleas on her. we have not been putting any flea products on her since sh'e 6 weeks pregnant. we usually put something on her every month or was her once a week. but like i said she's pregnant and their isn't much we can do. even though now that shes been pregnant for these 6 weeks my children, husband and i ahve been getting bite by these fleas. so i was wondering if someone can tell me if it is asafe to use the acv and the borax for here and my children in the house??? please help i'm going crazy with this..,.. and my children are getting bit all over..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=BUY_18158 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss14 Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT Isabella from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia writes: "Hi, Can anyone please tell me where in Melbourne, Australia I can buy organic apple cider vinegar in bulk sizes, ie. at least 15 litres? I'm planning to use it regularly on my six-year-old black Lab, "Star" who has severe Atopic Dermatitis. Also, not many people here seem to have mentioned whether they use organic or standard apple cider vinegar...I'd be interested to know which works best. In Love, Peace, and Harmony, Isabella (and Star)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_17595 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss15 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Steve from Murray, KY writes: "After reading the articles about dogs scratching and chewing their feet, I read over and over about using apple cider vinegar as a spray. I was at the point i had to try something, I tried a 50 50 acv and water and also within the first hour i saw results, i use it now at least one time a day and sometimes two, my dobhie/lab mix has been chewing and scratching for 3 years and this is the best i have seen her, i have made numerous visits to the vet, shots and have been giving all sorts of pills i do believe this has given her more relief than anything. i started also about 3 weeks ago giving her a fish oil capsule 2 times a day. pleae if anyone has a problem try the ACV/water solution for your dogs sake. thanks for all the folks who recomended this. from the bluegrass state" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=MULTIPLECURES_17436 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss16 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] C.R. from Springfield, MO writes: "Im amazed! I found your website due to my border collie has... hotspots, yeast in ears and runny eyes.. I thought it was just me... Im glad to know im not the only one. I gave a bath, sprayed on the ACV and boom she is lying next to me finally no licking and biting. I'd say if your not a beliver try it!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=BLADDER_17441 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss17 Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Rebecca from Winter Park, Florida writes: "I found this website last night while searching for home remedies for my dog's UTI. I thought why not lets give it a shot. With the horrible economy I can't afford a $200 dollar vet bill. I started using the ACV last night. I gave my 65 pound 5 year old boxer 1.5 tablespoons mixed in with some plain yogurt. When she went out for her morning potty break she urinated only one time. It was normal in color with no blood. Just the night before she was going every 5 minutes or so and nothing was coming out and when urine did come out it was bloody. I have continued to give her the ACV today and plan to keep her on it for about a week. Boy was this one of the most effective home remedies I have ever found." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=BLADDER_17002 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss18 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Pete from VeryRural, MN writes: "Day 1 of ACV & I like what I see. Please read the below. My 8 yr old Springer Spaniel had a bladder infection about 6 months ago, it was soon after she'd come out of heat, it gave her the typical discomfort, whimpering, peeing indoors, multiple dry pees outdoors etc... I took her to the vet who did the standard test & diagnosis exam, antibiotics and out the door for $275, a few days later Kayla was on the mend. Well here we are today, yesterday actually & Kaylas been out of heat for a week now when she suddenly developes the same symptoms, as it was Saturday all I could do was sympathise w/her & made sure to walk her often. Poor girl she was panting, whimpering, pacing & me knowing the vet was at least two days away. Late last night I came to this site & saw this Apple Cider Vinegar remedy forum and figured what the heck it couldn't hurt....... I got some fresh ACV at the general store this morning and gave her 1.5 Tbsp. mixed w/her kibble. One hour later she's sleeping comfortably for a change, no whining, no visible discomfort, in fact she's obviously feeling just fine 'n dandy all afternoon. I give her another 1.5 Tbsp with tonights supper feeding, still she's feeling well & really appearing to be back to her old self. I'm retired & I'm with my dogs 24/7 mostly so I'll be careful to watch Kayla & to try to be impartial in my continued assessment of ACV treatments for UTI or bladder infections. I'll update this every day or so with a few quick comments, sorry this was so long winded but it seemed only proper to give Kaylas known history. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_16619 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss19 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Sharon from Richmond, Virginia writes: "I recently viewed your sit and the Apple Cider Vinegar cured my cocker, Casey, skin enormously. I used this on Casey and after about 3 days I noticed that his skin was healed and his coat was healthy and shiny. This has done wonders for us. I sprayed ACV diluted with equal amounts of water on Caseys coat every morning for 3 consecutive days. Casey is now a healthier dog." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_16450 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss20 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Michele from Roseville , CA writes: "I have a Pitbull 18 mos and he has been very itchy since i got him. He always was licking his feet, and always getting yeast infections in his ear. Someone at the dog park suggested the vinegar thing and I came home and tried it that day and he has not licked his feet in probably a week now! I couldn't be happier with the results :)" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=FLEAS_15532 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss21 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Virginia from Cushing, OK writes: "FLEAS/TICKS and ACV: Full Strength ACV on dog that was scratching constantly. His hair under his tail and on his abdomen had a red tint to it (he is white) and I am not sure it wasn't some kind of mange problem too since it had a terrible odor which wasn't helped by bathing. After spraying him down with full strength ACV the odor dissipated and his scratching has stopped. I sprayed him for 3 consecutive days at first but skip a day or two now. Thank you for saving me a vet bill..." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=FA_14788 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss22 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT [YEA] Linda from Miramichi, Canada writes: "My little Venus has been going nuts with itching and biting..had 2 spots size of toonies on her rump..one with a scab, one with hair off and bald. She is on a regime from vet for fleas etc. In desperation, one hot day I sprayed apple cider vinegar and water {half and half}all over her skin and especially on those 2 spots. She stopped scratching for about an hour and a half. So we now put 5 ml/ 1 tsp. mixed with a tsp/ water in a 5 ml. syringe and shoot it into her mouth once a day. She wouldn't eat if we put it in food or drinking water. VOILA!!! NO MORE ITCHING AND BITING" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=ARTHRITIS_14364 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss23 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT Suzy from Owensville, MO, USA writes: "My german shepard is very slow lately and acts like arthritis is just killing her. I have read quite a bit of remedies on your site and i love it and i cannot wait to see if it will work for us. The only problem is, I cannot get Princess, my german shepard, to drink the apple cider vinegar in her drinking water or any other way. I was wondering if you all would have any suggestions on how to get her drink the vinegar and also, how much do i need to give her. Would it be better to put the ACV in a syringe and just put it in the back of her mouth? And if so, how much do i put in the syringe?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=FLEAS_10673 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss24 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] kim from sebring, florida writes: "I got my german shepard from wretched people, they had taken him off his mother at 3 weeks old, the feeding and watering was horrific. I immediately began him on mothers milk for 4 weeks. Later when he was 4 months old, i bathed him and treated him with flea treatment. IMMEDIATELY he broke out in a terrible rash with lesions and such. The odor made me physically sick. My dog is allergic to flea treatments, AND fleas. It was so bad, that i considered putting him down, it broke my heart to see him suffer so much. what kind of life is that? always constantly itching and bleeding. I found this site, i bathed him in acv and sprayed him down three times a day. all gone. now he is 9 months old. my son flea treated him for me while i was out of town. BAM, horrible, and i do mean horrible rash blood red, lesions, sores, constant itching and crying. I immediately sprayed him down with the acv solution and he fell asleep in about ten minutes, relief from the itching. I began just two days ago adding it to his water, and I can not believe the difference. A dog that is allergic to the chemicals in monthly flea treatments AND allergic to FLEA\'s has a miserable life. Thankfully due to the acv my dog has a chance at a good itch free life. I cannot thank you enough. It made me cry to see him in such torment. thank you to everyone who shares their stories, it saves lives and the quality of those lives. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/acvfordogs.html&name=SKINAILMENTS_10687 /Pets/acvfordogs.rss25 Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 EST [YEA] Colleen from Pinetown, South AFrica writes: "ACV CURED MY DOGS OF SCRATCHING THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for a wonderful site. I'm a Yorkie mom, who dreamed of having a Yorkie with a show coat. My two babies scratch so much that they have severly damaged their coats, and I'd all but given up on ever having long-haired Yorkies. That's till I doscovered this site. Last night, I bathed both my babies and used ACV in the final rinse water, and within 15 minutes I noticed a marked reduction in the scratching. Within the hour, the scratching had diminised by about 80%. Tonight I bathed they again, using ACV in the final rinse water, and the scratching has completely stopped. I was not sure what quantity to use, so I used 2 tot measures in about 2 litres of water. What a miracle find. By the way, the scratching was NOT as a result of fleas, as I spend a small fortune at the vet each month to keep the fleas under control, but if ACV helps with that too, then I'll be saving so much money. I've also read on your site that ACV promotes hair growth, so who knows, I may have a show-coat Yorkie after all. Furthermore, their coats are shining like mirrors!!! This truly is an amazing find, and I'm so grateful for your site and the information contained therrein. Thanks again for a wonderful site, and keep up the good work."