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HBIC | I am sure you have heard of using apple cider vinegar for natural remedies in people, but have you heard of using it for your dog's health? Apple cider vinegar can help with digestion, gas, constipation, bladder stones, and urinary tract infections. It is used to deter insects such as mosquitoes, fleas and tics. It can relieve skin conditions, and even take away the odor of skunk.Many herbalists recommend the use of vinegar. It is recommended that you buy vinegar made from cold pressed, organically grown whole apples to get the benefit of the naturally occurring enzymes.In it's natural form apple cider vinegar is a natural antibiotic, antiseptic, and deodorant. It helps to remove tooth tartar; prevents tooth decay and hair loss (even mange), prevents and heals gum disease.Have I listed enough benefits to using apple cider vinegar, yet?There are many other benefits to using apple cider vinegar. It is known to reduce common infections, aid whelping, improve stamina, prevent muscle fatigue after exercise, increase resistance to disease, and protect against food poisoning. Cider vinegar is rich in the vitamins, minerals, and trace elements found in apples, especially potassium; it normalizes acid levels in the stomach, improves digestion and the assimilation of nutrients, reduces intestinal gas and fecal odors, helps cure constipation, alleviates some of the symptoms of arthritis and helps prevent bladder stones and urinary tract infections.You can feed apple cider vinegar daily to your dog to keep him healthy. Add to the food or water. You may need to gradually increase the amount. Start with a few drops and slowly increase each day until reaching the recommended daily dose below.The approximate amounts recommended : 1 teaspoon - dogs up to 14 pounds 2 teaspoon - medium dogs -15 to 34 pounds 1Tablespoon - large dogs-35 to 84 poundsBy mixing in the food or water of your dog, apple cider vinegar will restore the acid/alkaline balance of his digestive tract, getting rid of the brown spots in the lawn. A correct PH balance also helps keep away the fleas, black flies, ticks, and other external parasites. Your dog will have less chance of getting ringworm, staph infections, streptococcus, and mange. If your dog already has these problems sponge your dog's skin with a mixture of equal parts of apple cider vinegar with equal amounts of warm water. If you prefer, you can use this mixture in a spray bottle to thoroughly wet your dog.A NOTE OF CAUTION: Do not use apple cider vinegar if your dog is sensitive or allergic to yeast or if he has a chronic yeast infection. Also, do not give to dogs with irritated intestines.
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 | Hehehehe, this is brilliant stuff!! I use a table spoon of this in horse feed throughout winter and if my mare gets a nice green poo stain on her rump...guess what i use to clean it with? If you buy it in a 5 litre container it's more economical Karen 'Worry is like a rocking chair, keeps you going but gets you nowhere!' ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Homeward Bound Pet Passport Kennels home of Treloarneo Mastini (France) Visit my web site: Click This Link Homeward Bound Pet Passport Sevice: Click This Link | |||
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| HBIC | For cleaning I use the clear vinegar, but to give to our pets it should be the brown apple cider vinegar,cause it is the mother,or pulp that has so many benefits. Starrsdcct Neapolitans UGM Admin Check out the links below Mastino Napoletano Photos Mastino Napoletano Links Mastino Napoletano Videos Mastino Napoletano Health Mastino Napoletano Chat Room | |||
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Administrator | Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a type of vinegar made by the fermentation of apple cider. Fermentation is a process in which sugars in a food are broken down by bacteria and yeast. In the first stage of fermentation, the sugars in the apple cider are turned into alcohol. Then, if the alcohol ferments further, you get vinegar. The main ingredient of apple cider vinegar is acetic acid, as well as some lactic, citric and malic acids. ACV also contains: * Vitamins such as Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E * Minerals and trace elements such as Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Chlorine, Sodium, Sulfur, Copper, Iron, Silicon, Fluorine * Amino acids * Enzymes * Roughage in the form of potash and apple pectin The color of ACV is light yellow-brown. It is often sold unfiltered and unpasteurized with the "mother" which is a dark, cloudy sediment settled at the bottom of the bottle. Over the years, apple cider vinegar has gained popularity and attention as it has been found to have a lot of health benefits for people. Recently, it has been found that the benefits of apple cider vinegar for dogs are great as well. This page takes a closer look at the following topics on apple cider vinegar for dogs: * What are the benefits of ACV for dogs? * What are some common uses of ACV on dogs? * Which apple cider vinegar should we get for our dogs? * Is ACV safe for our dogs? Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs - Benefits of ACV for Dogs There are numerous health benefits of ACV for dogs. The main ones are: * ACV is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal and it boosts the immune system. It improves stamina, increases resistance to diseases, prevents common infections, and is therefore helpful for dogs with weakened immune systems. * ACV normalizes the blood's acid alkaline balance and its potassium-rich ingredients remineralize the body. ACV breaks down calcium deposits in a dog's joints and remineralizes the bones, and as such it is beneficial for dogs with arthritis and joint problems such as hip dysplasia. * Another benefit of apple cider vinegar for dogs is its effect on a dog's skin and coat due to ACV's detoxifying properties. Dogs with itchy skin caused by allergies (e.g. flea allergies) can get almost instant relief if ACV is used as an after-shampoo rinse. * Because ACV is rich in potassium, it is beneficial for dogs with diuretic or heart problems. * Apple cider vinegar also balances digestive enyzymes in the body, so it is a good remedy for food poisoning and digestive upsets such as intestinal gas and constipation. It also reduces fecal odors. * Other benefits of ACV include the prevention of bladder stones, kidney infections, and urinary tract infections. Top Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs - Some Common Uses Apple cider vinegar can be used in various ways to treat dog health problems. Some common uses include: * General Detoxifier Use ACV as a general detoxifier and a mild tonic. Long term use of ACV will make your dog more resistant to infections, as well as flea or worm infestations. Start by adding small amounts of ACV to your dog's drinking water and slowly building up to about 1 teaspoon of ACV per 15 pounds of body weight. Some dogs may not like the taste of vinegar in their water. If that's the case for your dog, mix ACV with his food, or mix it with a teaspoonful of raw honey. * Rinse for Skin Problems Use ACV as an after-shampoo rinse if your dog has skin problems such as allergies, fleas, or ringworm. To make the vinegar rinse: Add 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to a quart of water. Use it once a week as an after-shampoo rinse. Remember not to rinse off the ACV - just towel your dog dry. * Flea Repellent Spray You can also prepare a spray by simply using 50% apple cider vinegar and 50% water. Use a spray bottle and spray your dog's coat after his daily walks, and you can use it to spray his bedding as well. Top Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs - Which ACV? Not all vinegars have the same benefits. Do not use a vinegar that is clear such as wine vinegar, sushi vinegar, etc. that can be found in most supermarkets. These types of vinegar are "dead" because they do not contain any enzymes and other live factors as found in unpasteurized ACV. The best ACV is one that is raw, unpasteurized, unheated, and organic. You can find organic ACV in health food stores. Top Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs - Is it Safe for Dogs? Apple cider vinegar, when used in appropriate amount, is safe for dogs with one exception - Dogs with a chronic yeast infection (Candida) or those with an overly acidic system or irritated intestines are not recommended. Vinegar is believed to reactivate or worsen these conditions. Other precautions when using ACV on your dog: * Never give undiluted ACV to your dog. * When using it as a rinse, take care not to let it get into your dog's eyes. * Also, do not use ACV on open wounds such as cuts or scratches as it will burn. UGM Admin undergroundmastini Check out the links below Neapolitan Mastiff Photos Useful Links Neapolitan Mastiff Videos Neapolitan Mastiff Health Neapolitan Mastiff Chat RoomNeapolitan Mastiff Boa Forum UK | |||
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| HBIC | Great Info Phil. I didn't know that about the Yeast infection, that is great to know. Seeing as how these guys can get yeasty on their coats, also they can get yeast in the ears. Starrsdcct Neapolitans UGM Admin Check out the links below Mastino Napoletano Photos Mastino Napoletano Links Mastino Napoletano Videos Mastino Napoletano Health Mastino Napoletano Chat Room | |||
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 | Thanks guys!!! Awesome info! Anyone know of a good home remedy for cronic yeast infections? I was told that vinigar and water were good for yeast infections, this is saying it's not. Although I do spray it on my dogs when they get that funky yeasty odor and it works. I would not consider it cronic though. Zoey's ears are a constant battle! Any suggestions? SHELLY IRONHIDE MASTIFFS Click This Link BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT! | |||
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| HBIC | Honestly Shelly, I find that Oxy drops 2% solution works the best on yeast in the ears, the thing with yeast in the ears you want to make sure you get the ear dry after you clean it. Also the yeast infection cream women use is good rubbed in the ear once a day. This is something my vet and I used, but only once a day after you have cleaned and dried the ear, cause more can turn the yeast infection into a bacteria infection. And this is something many don't use or know about. The Maleseb flush for horses is the best ear cleaner on yeasty ears. My vet and I tried this after she had ordered many different products for me. The Maleseb works the best. It controls the yeast once it is under control twice monthly cleanings with Maleseb and no problems. Oxy drop 2% Solution works the same. Starrsdcct Neapolitans UGM Admin Check out the links below Mastino Napoletano Photos Mastino Napoletano Links Mastino Napoletano Videos Mastino Napoletano Health Mastino Napoletano Chat Room | |||
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 | Oxy drop 2% Solution Were do you get this? Is it natural? "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." - John Muir Cathy Walker Nova Scotia, Canada Thoroughbred Race Horses Dog Grooming | |||
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 | Shelly I have a bullmastiff that had chronic yeast infections in his ears. I would clean his ears with Malaseb Flush every other day until they were all better. It works amazingly well and kills yeast and fungus. You can order it from Revival Animal health. I have switched him to Corey's Pro-series Holistic Allergy formula. It doesn't have any corn, wheat, soy or chicken in it. It is made from fish and rice (herring and mackerel). I pay $31 for a 33 pound bag so it is really reasonable price wise. It does seem to give him soft stool though. I also started putting Probios (probiotics) on his food every day and organic unfiltered apple cider vinager in his water every day. The good bacteria in the Probios helps to keep the yeast under control. He has never looked better and his ears are perfect now. It did take a few weeks on the food and probiotics before they are all cleared up but the difference has been amazing. I think he had a systemic yeast problem because he was always licking at his feet and between his toes would get raw and sore. His eyes were also goopy and he just looked like he didn't feel good. He is so much happier now and his feet,ears, and eyes are perfect. Good luck! Joni Doten | |||
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| | Hey Cathy. Here's a link for Oxy Drops. This is where I get it. Click This Link SHELLY IRONHIDE MASTIFFS Click This Link BLESSED ARE THE CRACKED FOR THEY ARE THE ONES WHO LET IN THE LIGHT! | |||
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