APPLE CIDER VINEGAR FOR OUR K-9'S

Looking for a remedy with multiple uses?  Apple Cider Vinegar has been shown to alleviate allergies, arthritis and even helps correct ph imbalances

If your dog has itchy skin, the beginnings of a hot spot, incessantly washes its feet, has smelly ears, or is picky about his food, the application of ACV may change things around. For poor appetite, use it in the food - 1 tablespoon, two times a day for a 50 lb. dog. For itchy skin or beginning hot spots, put ACV into a spray bottle, part the hair and spray on. Any skin eruption will dry up in 24 hours and will save you having to shave the dog. If the skin is already broken, dilute ACV with an equal amount of water and spray on.  Apple cider vinegar can be sponged onto a dog’s coat after bathing to remove soap residues and improve hair condition. Vinegar’s acidity and live enzymes are said to kill bacteria that cause flaking skin conditions. Soak the coat to the skin and let it air-dry. This same treatment is said to repel fleas and ticks.

If you have a dog that has clear, watery discharge from the eyes, a runny nose, or coughs with a liquid sound, use ACV in his or her food. One teaspoon twice a day for a 50 lb. dog will do the job.

Preventatives in using Apple Cider Vinegar
 Relieves or prevents arthritis, Improves digestion, Acts as a urinary system tonic, clears urinary tract infections, and prevents the formation of kidney and bladder stones, Improves the growth and condition of fur and hair, Clears the skin of bacterial and fungal infections
 Reduces skin flaking and dander, Makes one less attractive to biting insects
 Helps prevent food poisoning,  Acts as a natural antibiotic by interrupting  the development of infectious bacterial and viral diseases, Relieves muscle fatigue, Alleviates itching
 Improves ability to adapt to cold temperatures, Reduces hock and elbow calluses
 When applied to the ears, clears and prevents ear infections.

Because it has a distinctive taste Apple cider vinegar can be used as a flavoring agent.  When dogs travel they are sometimes will refuse to drink water that smells and tastes different from what they are used to at home.  Most dogs readily adapt to the taste of apple cider vinegar and will drink any water to which small amounts have been added.   Cider vinegar is inexpensive insurance against dehydration.”