Apple Cider Vinegar
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(Oh)
03/19/2017
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You are so right!! $5.00 miracle! My Jack Russell developed bladder stones and the vet immediately wanted to do surgery. I found info on sites like this and decided to try this first due to the fact that Chloe is getting old. Her last surgery scared me to death cuz I wasn't sure the old girl would make it! ((Vet pulled teeth, without consent while she was being fixed.
After 1 week on the ACV she is back to her old self. Who knew that a 5 dollar remedy would work so well compared to a 700 dollar surgery. Vet has called twice trying to schedule her a surgery. They don't even ask how she's doing, just are you ready to have the procedure done!! All about the $$$.
(Miami)
04/16/2017
Can I use ACV long term?
(Staten Island< Ny)
05/01/2017
I am also need to do Neutering procedure for an 11y dog weimarunner GREY bleeding from urine for a month. It is always unknown when you use anesthesia for older pet.
(Akron, Ihio)
05/30/2017
My six-year-old white German Shepherd has struvite crystals in her urine and I'd like to know what is the doseagevof apple cider vinegar I would give her, she is about 82 lbs. Also, because it doesn't taste very good, can I put it in peanut butter or honey to disguise it?
(Greenville)
06/22/2017
Is there capsules or the liquid APC?
(Lakeside, Ca)
07/05/2017
Did you have any idea how big the stones were before you started the ACV? My dog she's 7 yrs old, Dachshund Pit bull mix has 5 bladder stones ranging in size with the biggest being around 36MM (1.5 inch) I'm gonna try the ACV trick first to avoid the 800 at minimum dollar surgery. Vet said surgery is a must due to the sizes but if the ACV breaks them down I'm hoping for enough to pass and hope they pass with ease and not end up requiring emergency surgery as it could then turn into thousands of dollars....
Thanks Josh
(Mpls., Mn)
07/05/2017
Josh,
You might also consider 'stone breaker' remedy Chanca Piedra. Please keep in mind that remedies take time to work - not overnight, but likely weeks. A blocked bladder can result in death. If you choose to avoid the surgery please monitor your dog carefully to be sure she can void her bladder, and watch for painful bladder infections and blood in her urine. A scheduled surgery is far less expensive than an emergency room procedure. Please keep us posted!
(Pennsylvania)
09/07/2017
How much Apple Cider Vinegar for bladder stones in a 14# schnoodle? Thank you.
(Nj)
09/14/2017
I just have a question my yorkie is 7 years old and she went to the Vet on Monday they did an xray and showed she has 3 large stones in her bladder. They recommend operating which is very expensive $1500-$3500, they gave me a Prescription for the Hills Diet Urinary Care which she doesn't want to eat. Will ACV help her in breaking the stones down? she is peeing but strains from anal and her rectal comes out?
(St Pete)
06/25/2018
The nourishment is low in the Hills urinary food. More highly recommended is the Royal canine.
(Tn)
09/26/2017
My Husky has bladder stones...I would like to start holistic treatment for them with ACV...I am starting to mix 1/4th teaspoon mixed in her food...Can any of you tell me the correct dose? anthing is worth a try....Thank you so much ...I do not want her to have an expensive operation she is 8 years old and is 45 pounds...
EC: You will find dosing information here.
Apple Cider Vinegar
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I recently adopted an 8 year old gorgeous female I called Lily. The shelter said their vet cured her of struvite crystals and she'd have to be on expensive prescription food forever. I said ok yet when I got her home she stared at the litter box like she'd never seen one b/4 then she'd lie in it but didn't do much else, sometimes going 24 hrs w/o voiding. Hmmm she wasn't 'cured' that's for sure...
To cut a long story 'shorter' I found you guys and tried 1/4 tsp of ACV & 3 tbsp of distilled water and mixed it carefully in wet food which miss super-finicky gobled up and by her 2nd portion, today, she voided the largest clump of urine I've seen since she came home with me 3 weeks ago. She's happier than I've ever seen her and she's acting like a 2 yr old. Running, playing, jumping etc. I can't believe it, all in ONE DAY! I'm in tears writing this. I'm so thankful to all of you for all your excellent information...
Love, Lily and me P.S. My vet also said she was 'fine' then charged a fortune for the visit & the food!
(Waterbury Ct)
03/12/2016
How does this work? My dog has been having blood in his urine. UTI test came back negative. Vet would like to do X-RAYS and possibly surgery if needed. How does the ACV work? Do you put it in the food or water? And for how long do you do this? What is it that makes this work? Thx :)
(Uncasville, Ct)
04/21/2016
Can I just clarify that with the ACV treatment the dog does not have to change their food to the expensive Rx. dog food? If there is a store brand of food that helps keep the stones at bay I'm all for it. But 6lb bags at $25/ bag is not what I call living life. My dog also has a food sensitivity, so she has to eat lamb not chicken or beef.
Can anyone give a dosage of the ACV I heard in water and in yogurt and in regular food?
(New Jersey)
06/21/2016
My 3 year old dog has not been peeing right for some time. I have tried her with the Apple Cider Vinegar and sea salt im her water and in her dry food . I also give it to her in her water but she still isn't drinking it. What should I do? Need help.
(Sydney, Australia)
06/21/2016
Start of with a small amount. When she's drinking that gradually increase.
(St. Louis, Mo)
08/18/2016
Please help me help Pabu! My dog, Pabu, was diagnosed with bladder stones in 2013. His vet suggested he be put on Royal Canine or Hill's Rx dog food for the rest of his life, which is all I have purchased since his diagnosis. In February 2016 Pabu had surgery to remove the bladder stones. The vet opened him, attempted to remove the stones but couldn't get them. Then, he closed him back up to take another X-ray, re-opened my baby and made another attempt to retrieve the stones to no avail. $2,000 later my Pabu still has bladder stones. The recover was so horrible that I didn't think Pabu would survive. The vet claims that he couldn't remove the stones because they had moved into his urethra. His vet went on to tell me that it is essential that the stones be removed immediately by a specialist. So basically another surgery. He also stated that if the specialist could not remove the stones Pabu's male genitalia would have to be amputated and converted to the female genitalia, which sounds absolutely absurd to me! I never returned to that vet; however, I am locked in a healthcare plan with Banfield for the rest of the year with no recourse. The new Banfield vet is also stating he needs surgery to have the stones removed and said that he now has particles of the stones in his urethra. They are telling me that male dogs cannot pass via the male genitalia.
I am afraid that if I try the apple cider vinegar it may break up the stones and they may get trapped in his urethra, but I seriously oppose another surgery. Please, please give me some advise to save my doggie. He's an 8-year old Lhasa Apso and is so amazingly sweet.
(Mpls., Mn)
08/19/2016
Hello Pabu's Mom,
Some have reported good results using the herb Chanca Piedra, also known as Phyllanthus niruri. You can find 'stonebreaker' herbal combinations for sale online or from vendors. Google and read up and see if this is indicated for Pabu.
(Vancouver)
09/20/2016
Mix a spoon of wet food with lots of water and add dry food as well. My dog drinks lots of water this way.
(Hong Kong)
09/23/2016
My dog is a 14-year-old chihuahua and has just found out she has gallstones. She too old to undergo such a big operation. Is this remedy appropriate for her? She's only 1.1kg, she has lost a lot of weight in the last 2 months and her urine is yellow and the whites of her eyes are a little yellow as well. She's currently in hospital and we don't think it's a good idea for surgery as she might not be able to wake up? Is this remedy suitable for her? Please, this is urgent
(Bali)
09/27/2016
My dog has ben suffering with peeing issues.he's allmost ten so I thaught it was prostate issues, so I had him fixed but it seems the problem is even worse now??? I dont know if its stones but I'm sure willing to use ACV and see if it might help.. (it helps me:) thank you for such helpfull info.
(Mumbai)
10/10/2016
My dog has bladder stones.. from last 3 years he is been facing this issue.. Vet has recommended for surgery but I m little scared of it.. That's why I was searching for home remedies.. when I saw about this remedy.. I tried this with my dog by giving him one tablespoon in drinking water bowl for two days.. but he started vomiting for next two days. What to do now because I don't want him to go for surgery. I need help ASAP!
EC: Hi Rebecca, are you giving your dog organic apple cider vinegar? What brand of apple cider vinegar are you using?
(Great Falls)
12/14/2016
I have a 10yr old Shih Tzu that last yr I noticed sm little stones on the hair around her genital area. The vet said it was stones and she did have a UTI, she put her on antib.and Royal Cann OS to help. That was a yr ago and she has been on the same food since. We have seen small stones that she has passed still and now her ph 8. The vet did a ultra sound and also felt a small stone in her bladder that she doesn't think she will be able to pass and wants to do surg. The stones she passed was sent to lab and came back as a triple C. I really don't want to do surg. and want to get her off this food and try a natural diet and try to get this stone to break up. Would using ACV help her? I know she also has S. crystals in the urine. Her ph is now down to 6.5. If I give her the ACV will that make things worse or is there a chance it would help break up that stone in the bladder so it will come out without surg? I need help and fast as surg is to be in 2wks. I would like any suggestions to help. Please...
(Wantagh, Ny)
01/22/2017
Struvite and Calcium oxalate crystals- 2yr old, 60lb male english bulldog
I am EXTREMELY thankful to this website. My husband and I took in a 2 year old, 60lb male English Bulldog-the family had another bulldog and they were getting into many fights. Long story short I noticed he would urinate frequently and when taking him to the Vet, he was diagnosed with Struvite and Calcium oxalate crystals. I assume the previous owners never realized he had a UTI and he eventually developed the crystals.
I am terribly concerned because this is my first time- as a pet owner- dealing with a canine that has crystals, and like other parents to a fur child, I want him to live a comfortable life.
The Vet prescribed Hills dry CD food and as I have been doing my research I have found terrible reviews about this food. Jackson- my fur child- has been on CD for less than a month now, and his stool is very soft and he is excessively shedding and no longer has a shiny coat.
What dog food would be good to switch him to that provide healthy ingredients and that is also low-protein? Is the low protein diet meant to be given for less than six months? As of today I will be incorporating the ACV into his water and food. Is 1/2 a tsp sufficient?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!
Pamela
(Hickory Nc)
01/04/2018
i have a small dog and she has bladder stones and I have been cooking her a egg morning and evening and put a teaspoon of the apple cider vinegar in the egg and she loves it.
Apple Cider Vinegar
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(San Antonio)
11/18/2015
My little dog is suffering from bladder stones. She had to have surgery to have them removed in August. The last couple of days she seems to be having issues with urinating again. My vet has recommended she eat the prescription dog food. My question is …… how much ACV should she take daily? Thanks!
(New York)
11/29/2015
Thank you for your post, I am having the same problem with my dog. I am going to try ACV.
Can you tell me for how long I have to give my dog ACV? Is there any side effect? Thank you!!!
(Sacramento, Ca)
02/20/2016
Wow, Apple cider vinegar!!! ?? That's amazing. I have been giving my daushund baking soda for her reoccuring bladder stone, have you heard of that?
(Ca)
02/26/2016
I have a female German Shepherd that is peeing blood. Dr. put her on antibiotics which doesn't seem to be working. I was wondering about trying Apple Cider Vinegar but not sure how much and how to give to her. Can anyone help? Thank you.
(Hope, Bc Canada)
02/27/2016
Teri (Ca)
Please do stop the antibiotics and give kefir or a good probiotic right away to offset the damage.
For internal bleeding give a tsp. turmeric powder in the probiotics till the bleeding stops. This will work very well.
Antibiotics are dangerous as they are the precurser of candida and cancer. also the immune system will be depressed at a time when it is most needed.
Research EC on Essiac four herb all roots attached which in my opinion is the best course of action. I got my Essiac from EssiacWest online. Read the instructions well and start with a much lower dosage, working up to the desired dosage.
All the best. Namaste Om
(Lancaster, Sc)
08/10/2016
How much do you give? Is it so much per body weight?
(Colorado)
03/22/2018
Isn't acv alkaline? When my lil shitzu gets this, they tell me push fluids and acidic things.
Apple Cider Vinegar
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(Corning, New York)
12/12/2016
How much Apple Cider Vinegar should I put in his water? He's about 68 lbs and the vet said he may bladder stoned. It would cost over 400 for all the tests and I cannot afford it. I put 2 tbls in his water dish tonite and I'm hoping for good news. Thank you
Coconut Oil
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If any one cares to do a web search on the remedies for coconut oil, it has a huge amount of help and remedies.
Grass can be found at most leading stores or in a garden center or in my back yard where it needs mowing LOL.Good Luck.
Cranberry
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Cranberry
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(Rancho Dominguez, Ca)
04/14/2013
Does your dog's food contain Ash? What is your dog's pH value? When ash and similar are not completely flushed from your dog's system, it can form crystals/stones. A dog's pH value should be slightly acidic at around 6.8 or so. Whatever your dog eats or drinks (even water) can affect pH value. If too alkaline (above 7. 0), it can help cause crystals. Check it out.
Cranberry, D- Mannose
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Cystine Bladder Stones Remedies
People talk of stones and remedies in their dogs but do not say what type of stone it is. It makes a huge difference. You must know what you are dealing with. I have researched and know a little about it but have not found anything that is effective as yet.
I would greatly appreciate any info good or bad.
Thanks a lot.
(EC)
04/21/2021
Hello Leroy,
I am so sorry to hear about the issues you are having with your bulldog. Have you tried changing your dog's diet? Can you please let us know which brands you have tried and the types of food (kibble, canned, raw)?
Have you tried a raw or freeze-dried raw food diet? It can clear up an enormous amount of issues, as I found out when I put both of my 15 year old dogs on a freeze-dried diet.
Finally, I am sure there is a vet out there that will know what kind of diet works well to prevent cystine bladder stones in dogs. If you do a web search, you may be able to find a specialist in the field who will do a phone consult. Vets prescribe a very specific diet for cats with bladder stones all the time so I am sure it is the same for dogs. Diet is often key in my opinion.
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(Hope, Bc Canada)
08/02/2015
Hello, Sophie'smom (Economy, Pennsylvania) ---
I can well understand your frustration about your poor dog's condition.
For one thing, all Vets seem to sell Hill's garbage in expensive plastic bags. In years of caring for many pets, I have learned my lesson. You must do your own. Vets have no education in nutrition.
I feed a grain free fish or chicken top quality kibble which I soak in left over steaming liquid from veggies so that the food is not hard to digest. I process a mixture of veggies and add a scant tsp. turmeric and some slices of fresh ginger, all to be pureed. I mix the kibbles with this and top the dish with hemp seed oil or coconut oil. Plus a tbsp. ACV which disappears in the mix. Some veggies have to be steamed though. I also provide b-vitamins in Nutritional Yeast from the health food store.
I have long stopped to see vets as I do not want a mortgage on my house and a sick animal. For instance, my Newfie mix rescue has a bad long time skin condition mostly painfully on his beautiful tail. A by passing vet said the tail should be amputated. Do I need to say more? An open admission that they know very little.
Be your own vet and, yes, kefir or unsweetened yoghourt are very good. If you look up EC's remedy and ailment sections, you may find many good hints to try out. Even the ones for people as well as the pet section. Wish you both well.
Namaste, Om
(Hope, Bc Canada)
08/02/2015
to Sophie'smom --- I forgot to mention to get organic parsley and make a soup with it to throw over the vegetables. Also, if you have access to unsprayed dandilyon, the entire plant - and dogs and cats love the tea in their kibbles. This is true super nutrition. Namaste, Om
S: The severity and chronic nature of this UTI infection suggest more than kidneys affected. I know from experience that if the Liver or Colon are not in good shape, the kidneys will take the brunt and never get better despite treatments.
To clean your Canine's Colon, give only a pinch (maybe 1/4 spoon for Lab weighing 50lb+) in food once or twice a wk for a couple wks. This will proly stop the vomit problem.
What about water source? Tap water needs filtering. Add a few drops of Hydrogen Peroxide 3% to the drinking bowl to kill internal infections.
One more effective remedy I use on my pets, as for nutrition, which you seem to be struggling with. Add a few granules of Bee Pollen to the food daily. Bee Pollen contains all the nutrition not found in commercial foods and more, much more.
(Ny)
08/03/2015
Here is a link to a really good paper from Whole Dog Journal on stones. Diet change is not always necessary. You are right not to want to give crappy food. Once you find out which kind of stones she had you could look it up here. Good luck. Canine Kidney Stone and Bladder Stone Prevention
(Economy, Pa)
08/03/2015
(Mpls., Mn)
08/03/2015
Hey Sophie's Mom!
I agree with you - the non-grain meat diet with all the protein is the way to go - JMHO.
Low protien diets in conjunction with antibiots help stones to dissolve but a low protien diet has not shown to prevent their formation.
Source: http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/13_4/features/Detecting-Urinary-Stones-Dogs_16215-1.html
What can help is distilled water and wet food - or soaked kibble, and incentives to increase water intake such as bowls of flavored broths next to the water bowl.
Your girl's PH is in the good zone, but having ph test strips on hand can help alert you to problems as the ph changes when there is an infection which then allows the stones to grow larger.
The stones may well recur - some dogs are simply prone to this condition. Staying on top of things by checking the PH will help you keep your girl comfortable and as symptom free as possible.
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(Mpls., Mn)
03/30/2015
Hey Toni!
I agree with your vet; your dog needs a special diet for life. Now, there is no saying it must be Prescription Hills or Royal Canin - but it does need to be designed to help dissolve and prevent crystals; consider daily supplementation with D manose powder to help prevent UTIs.
The Prescription Hills and other prescription diets that are so expensive actually do a good job at what they are formulated to do: while the OTC Hills diets are essentially crap, the prescription lines do a good job of keeping a pet with certain disorders alive. NO diet is fool proof - I have a friend with a pug with stones who has been feeding prescription Hills since day one who is now on the canned diet to dissolve stones: the reality is, if your pet is genetically predisposed to a disease condition there is no magic diet. All you can do is monitor your pet carefully, try to prevent the formation of stones or crystals and monitor your pet carefully to provide vet care or surgery if it comes to that point.
You mention crystals - did you get a diagnosis of struvite crystals for your dog? Adding ACV to your dog's diet may help to dissolve and prevent the formation of these crystals.
DMSO
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Ester C
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(Sugar Land Tx)
11/04/2015
Would you tell me what brand of Ester C did you purchase? My Duke takes Gabapentin 100 MG twice daily; I will have to search the Internet to try and find outhe if there would be drug interactions. Any idea if maybe the ACT would be okay to give him?
(Ma)
02/10/2018
Can y'all please tell me why a dog would take gabapentin? my 12 yr old JR Shortbread has a recurring stone and we got the "special food" which he does not like-forget about 'leave the food out til he eats it'! He's already stuck in place for 2+ minutes trying to push this thing out. I'm taking notes on all the comments-thanks! ACV though, he smells it a mile away lol
i have tramadol for him but he smells that too.
(Mpls., Mn)
02/12/2018
(Mpls., Mn)
02/12/2018
General Feedback
Also I noticed some people talking about drinking a lot - I don't think that is a sign of UTI. That is usually more serious like diabetes or kidney probs. and need to go to the vet.
Ideally, we'd go to the vet everytime regardless of what it looks like. If we're wrong and it's crystals or stones the dog could die.
Even if we choose to treat with ACV instead of drugs, a vet confirmation is ideal.
We can't all always do that, but please at least look online and make sure to the best of your ability that you are treating the right thing.
