Organic Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs
Jan 29th, 2008 by Teri
Did you know you can use apple cider vinegar to help heal your dog’s wounds or skin rash?
In my life things have to be simple and natural as I like it that way and so does my dog. I am always searching for ways to treat problems the natural way.
As an example, I give my dog Whoopie raw beef bones to chew on and she loves to get the marrow out of the center which appeases her for hours on end. I find natural products and foods to be so much safer and healthier for my dog.
I find that organic apple cider vinegar can be used externally to treat cuts, bruises, wounds, and skin infections due to allergies.
To make a skin and coat tonic, which also has some astringent properties just put some organic apple cider vinegar from a health food store in a mason jar, and add some fresh rosemary leaves, lavender, lemon peel, chamomile and calendula blossoms.
You can pick these up at a health food store or they can order it for you as dried and fresh herbs are available mostly every where these days.
Put the jar in the sunlight on a window sill for a few days to let the herbs blend into the liquid vinegar. Shake the jar from time to time, and leave for a week.
Transfer the liquid into a spray bottle preferably a glass one with a spray nozzle.
You can spray or dab the organic apple cider vinegar for your dog, on a cloth to a wound or cut or blister on your pet and it will disinfect the area for little or no cost. To treat an itch or cut, spray into the wound.
For a bath rinse, dilute the solution with equal parts of water after a bath and let it dry.
Make Your Own Natural Pet and People Shampoo
This is a simple recipe for making your own shampoo for your dog; cat and you can even use it yourself, for it is safe and natural.
Use some 1 to 1 1/2 cups or 12 ounzes of liquid soap. Use simple vegetable oil shampoo or natural pet shampoo from the health food store in your area.
Add 1 tablespoon of Tea Tree Oil full strength from the health food store also.
Stir the mixture well and use it as your own hand soap or as your pet shampoo. This recipe will sooth the skin and is a mild disinfectant which helps with allergic skin irritation and can help dandruff or dry skin to heal better.
Organic apple cider vinegar can be also used internally and I will give you some tips on that tomorrow. You can get more content by signing up for my newsletter which is mailed out weekly – to keep you informed on pet health.
Written By: Teri Salvador
Thanks for the terrific post, with recipes! My golden retriever has very sensitive skin & she gets the itchies & red spots. I’ll try the apple cider vinegar remedy. Also, thanx for mentioning the bones — raw, meaty bones are so good for our dogs!
thank you Liz and I do hope you use the recipes. I take apple cider vinegar regularly and it is so healthy for you! Yes raw meaty bones are what Whoopie loves to chew on ….she just adores them, especially the marrow. Thanks for your comments , come back soon!
I have always been a believer in the benefits of cider vinegar, but never thought about using it on my dog. Great advice! Denise
Thank you for your post.
I recently heard about ACV and its benefits on dogs.
Now I am thinking of applying it to my two maltese (8lb & 7lb)
Could you please give me a little advice on how to start?
I’m thinking of applying it on their drinking water
Normally, their bowl of water is always there for them to drink at any time they like.
Shall I apply 1 teaspoon in their little bowl in the morning, leave it for them until the end of the day. Then change the water the next day (and add a new spoon of ACV)?
I’m not sure if my maltese will like it
Looking forward to hearing from you
Thanks in advance
kat
Thanks for your question Kat, Apple Cider Viengar can go directly onto food, or your dog’s drinking water. I would start out with a smaller amount for instance a few drops and then build up to about 1/2 teaspoon. The general rule is 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per every 15 pounds of weight, and cats about 1 teaspoon per day for the average weight of the cat. I am sure your dog will benefit greatly with the addition of ACV to their diet.