Dogs & Apple Cider Vinegar 

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is known as a super-food for humans!  A lot of people wonder if their dogs can gain the same benefits from it.  This is because more and more people are making the switch from chemically based products to all-natural remedies.  Let’s look at the benefits of ACV for your dog!

Apple cider vinegar can be used as a natural tick and flea repellant.  A lot of dog owners spray their furry friends with 50/50 solution of ACV and water right before they go outside to play.  This is effective in preventing ticks, fleas and other landfall getting in your dog’s fur.  Apple cider vinegar has a way of keeping PH levels in dog’s blood acidic and fleas absolutely hate this!

Does your dog have itchy skin?  If so, call on apple cider vinegar for the rescue!  ACV does a great job of soothing and relieving rashes which may be caused by infections.  Apple cider vinegar helps those dogs who are prone to skin conditions such as demodectic mange or sarcoptic mange.

One of the best things about apple cider vinegar is that it has strong antibacterial properties.  Therefore, it is effective in keeping your dog’s ears clean and free of harmful bacteria and yeast.  Some veterinarians recommend that you take ACV and half purified water to prevent ear infections.  Talk about magic.

Did you know that apple cider vinegar also helps with sprains, bruises, and muscle strains?  ACV has wonderful anti-inflammatory properties as well!  You can make a compress by soaking a small clean washcloth with ACV solution and applying it to the affected area for as long as the dog allows you to.

The health benefits of apple cider vinegar are undeniable!  However, it does not mean that every dog needs ACV daily.  We recommend that you speak with your vet to help determine the appropriate amount of ACV for your dog’s needs.