Apple Cider Vinegar, that wonderful old-timers home remedy, cures more ailments than any other folk remedy.
You can find ACV with the ‘Mother’ in your local health food store or online, at HerbalRemedies.com!
ACV can benefit both people and their pets and has been reported to be a successful cure for allergies (including pet, food and environmental), sinus infections, acne, high cholesterol, flu, chronic fatigue, candida, acid reflux, sore throats, contact dermatitis, arthritis, and gout.
As a pet care product, apple cider vinegar (ACV) is hard to beat for its versatility, availability and cost.
ACV is cheap, easy to use and it really benefits our health in numerous ways. It is antibacterial and anti-fungal and gives the immune system a good boost. As a high potassium electrolyte balancer, it remineralizes the body and helps normalize the blood’s alkaline acid balance.
ACV is proving most beneficial to people or animals with arthritis because it breaks down calcium deposits in the joints while remineralizing the bones. It has proven to be equally beneficial to dogs with hip dysplasia. Daily use of
ACV also is known to eliminate tear stains around the eyes and nose of pets with white or light-colored fur. For those on diuretics, it is helpful in replacing potassium depletion.
ACV is a good remedy for food poisoning and helpful in digestive upsets. It is also effective for urinary tract infections and it lowers high blood pressure.
Perhaps the most sought after benefit of APPLE CIDER VINEGAR is the quick, easy WEIGHT LOSS it helps promote. Since it naturally helps your body get rid of excess fluids, helps speed up a slow metabolism and helps to “curb” your appetite. An age old product has been “re-discovered” and is now being used by millions to aid them in their weight loss endeavors. This liquid is highly absorbable so it starts working on you very quickly. You will be on your way to looking and feeling younger.
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The minerals, enzymes and acids in unpasteurized apple cider vinegar can supplement your pet’s existing diet. It can be added either directly to the dog’s food or drinking water.
Besides being a good source of easily absorbable potassium, apple cider vinegar aids digestion, inhibits the growth of unfriendly bacteria and helps maintain the proper acid/alkaline balance of the digestive tract.
Many holistic Vets recommend a daily dosage of:
- 1 tsp (5 ml) for cats and small dogs (up to 14 lb)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) for medium dogs (15 to 34 lb)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) for large dogs (35 to 84 lb)
Note: Do not feed ACV to dogs that have irritation of the intestinal tract lining
Holistic Flea and Tick Shampoo Recipe
Rather than use commercial sprays, powders, pills or collars that use very toxic chemicals to kill fleas and ticks, many people prefer to take a more natural holistic approach.
Using this homemade shampoo will kill fleas and at the same time soothe irritated skin:
- Add to an 8-ounce bottle of your favorite pet shampoo, 10 drops of tea tree oil and one tablespoon (15 ml) of aloe vera and shake well.
- Shampoo your pet as you would normally then wait for 6-10 minutes.
- Rinse with apple cider vinegar diluted in water. (1 tablespoon ACV to 1 pint of water)
For minor flea infestations, another recommendation involves washing your pet with a gentle shampoo, followed by a thorough rinse then spraying on apple cider vinegar diluted with an equal amount of warm water. Allow the pet to drip or shake dry.
The fleas will drown in the soapy shampoo water and the vinegar rinse will acidify your pet’s skin making it very unattractive to other fleas and ticks.
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse for Skin problems
Apply unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with the aid of a soft cotton ball, directly to burns or skin acne to soothe and promote healing.
For dry itchy skin, hot spots, or skin infections you can bathe your pet in warm water then rinse him or her with a solution of 1 part apple cider vinegar to 3 parts water.
This vinegar rinse will also leave their coats soft and shiny.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Ear Care
Help reduce vet visits by cleaning your pet’s ears on a regular weekly basis.
An inexpensive way to do this is to dip a soft cotton ball into a solution of equal parts apple cider vinegar and water, and use it to swab the inside of his or her ear.
For an infected ear, use 5 ml of the 50:50 vinegar water solution per 20 lbs (9 kg) of body weight, applying the solution with a syringe obtained from your local pharmacy. Gently rub in the solution then wipe the inside of the ear with a soft cotton ball. This should be done daily for 5 days.
The vinegar helps to control the growth of unfriendly bacteria and other microorganisms that are a common cause of ear infections, and as a result, this will help keep your pets from scratching their ears.
Remove Pet Urine with Apple Cider Vinegar
If your cat or dog urinates on your favorite carpet or couch, apply or spray white vinegar onto the soiled area as soon as possible.
Allow it to soak for 10 minutes to absorb the odor and loosen the stain then blot it up with paper towels. Repeat if necessary.
Always test the vinegar on a small section of carpet or fabric first to make sure it does not fade the existing colors.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Dog Fertility
Dr. D. C. Jarvis, in his popular book Folk Medicine, recounts the story of a dentist friend of his who was having problems breeding boxer dogs. He had five females in his kennels and only one litter had been born in the last year.
Dr. Jarvis, thinking that this was due to a lack of potassium and other minerals, suggested that the ration of each dog be reinforced daily with one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar.
During the following year all five female boxers produced litters and the puppies were born strong and vigorous.
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