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The Many Uses of Apple Cider Vinegar For Our Pets
Many of us are becoming more conscience of what chemicals are used in the products we purchase. We are trying to eat more organic foods and are even buying organic pet foods. Our insect killers and repellants are organic and safe for all family members. There is also a push to find multiple uses for one product in order to cut costs.
So I decided to investigate which common, safe, natural household product has the most uses for dogs. The answer – apple cider vinegar (ACV). I always have a bottle in my pantry for cooking purposes, but I didn’t realize its many uses for the family dog. After much research and web searching, I came up with this list of canine uses for apple cider vinegar:
Note: All examples listed use vinegar that has been diluted with water. Do not use full strength apple cider vinegar for any of the suggestions listed.
*Add one teaspoon to drinking water to keep your dog flea and tick free.
* A bath with ACV will kill existing fleas and acts as a natural conditioner for fur.
* Adding ACV to dry dog food can promote healthy digestion.
* Wiping the ears and eye area with a half-water/half-vinegar solution will help clear ear and eye infections.
* Using ACV to clean accidents will help eliminate residual odor. Don’t we owe it to our furry friends and our pocketbooks to use a natural product that is safe and effective for treating common problems associated with owning and loving a dog?
Always check with your veterinarian to make sure your pet can handle ACV
We’re a big fan of natural products and use cider vinegar in our house too… we hadn’t considered its use for pets though… will have to do some research into its safety for cats.
Yes, I totally agree. I will also research apple cider vinegar for cats too!!
Wow! I didn’t know a lot of these uses. I’ll be sure to stock up on some Apple Cider Vinegar the next time I am at the store!
It really is a cure-all!!
Apple cider vinegar is wonderful for pets and humans! The more I learn about it, the more I love it. Great post!
Thank you Robin!!
I love apply cider vinegar, but I had no idea you could use it for pets! This is awesome info, thanks! 🙂
Wow I had no idea this was a safe product for pets! I’m definitely going to share and start using ut!
I’m so amazed at the many benefits of apple cider vinegar! My fave is that it can repel fleas & ticks – naturally -how great is that?!
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I totally agree Cathy!!! And all natural too…
Use half water and half ACV to wipe my dogs’ paws in spring and summer when their atopic dermatitis flares up. Helps a lot!
I’ve been meaning to try a few of these, particularly the diluted ACV as an anti-itch spray.
Apple cider vinegar has so many amazing benefits to people and their pets! I have wanted to try it as a rinse to condition their fur. I’ll do that one of these days 🙂
I love apple cider vinegar – I use it for everything, but had no idea it was helpful for our animal friends as well! Awesome post and tips! 🙂
I recently saw a company using it in a dog shampoo. Great post and tips here for pet parents. TY!
I had no idea that there were so many applications! I know lots of humans swear by a shot of it a day! Great info, thanks for sharing!
It’s great that there are so many uses for apple cider vinegar. I didn’t realize you could use it for so many dog-related things.