Apple Cider Vinegar

[ShanniBella]

I use acetic acid or vinegar on pee and poop odors. It will instantly remove the odor of any of the two. I just don't know with regards to ingesting it.

ACV has alot of health benefits for dogs as it does for us :) Check out the link I posted to read about it ;)
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs

[luvMyBRT]

According to all the research I have done on ACV it is true. Parasites are less likely to inhabit a dog whose system is acidic both inside and out. I have been giving it to my girl internally for 3 months and I also made a spray of 1 cup water with equal amounts of ACV and I spray it on her after being bathed or when we are hanging outside for a long period of time. Mosquitos can be crazy around here and they don't come near her when we are sitting out in the yard but I also have lemongrass and citronella plants around my yard which is a natural deterant for insects. I don't use insecticides on my dog for fleas and ticks. The only thing she gets is heartworm meds (interceptor) for 4 to 5 months out of the year. So, the ACV is used as a backup for her coat to deter parasites and so far it works. :) by the way here is a link that states that parasites are less likely to inhabit a dog who is acidic inside and out ;)
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs

Yes, I have seen that link and it's the only one I've ever seen that states that ACV makes a dog acidic both inside and out. I just have a hard time thinking that is correct after the months and months of research I've done on things to do to help the health condition my dog has. ACV may make the skin on the outside acidic for a period of time when applied topically, but if ingested it has an alkaline/neutralizing affect. I have no doubt about it.

Here are the links I've found that state the affects of ACV:

"ACV normalizes the blood's acid alkaline balance and its potassium-rich ingredients remineralize the body."
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs | Benefits of ACV

Chart of acidifying and alkalizing foods

Detailed Listing of Acid / Alkaline Forming Foods

"Ash – gives ACV its alkaline property which aids your body in maintaining proper pH levels for a healthy alkaline state."
The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar | Natural Health & Organic Living Blog

"If your dog has been diagnosed with Oxalate crystals, know that there has been some success with reducing the oxalate rich foods in the diet for a period of time and working to alkalize the urine pH. Alkalizing foods acceptable for healing in our carnivorous pets include ripe apples, bananas, pumpkin, raw honey, alfalfa sprouts and non-distilled vinegar (organic apple cider vinegar)."
Does You Pet Have Kidney Or Bladder Stones?

"By 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."
Benefits To Using Apple Cider Vinegar For Your Dog's Health - Askedweb : Information Community

None of what I've found states that ACV makes the inside of a dog acidic. I'll have to do some more research about what it does to the outside of a dog when applied topically....I've read that it makes the skin acidic and then the opposite, that it brings the skins pH back to neutral....so I'm not sure yet.

Despite all that, I'm glad that it's working great for your dogs! It has been helping to keep my dogs urine alkaline which helps with his urate bladder stones.

[luvMyBRT]

by the way here is a link that states that parasites are less likely to inhabit a dog who is acidic inside and out ;)
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs

Did you read through the entire article? It contradicts itself a few times.

Here it states:
"Fleas, flies, ticks and bacteria, external parasites, ring worm, fungus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, mange, etc., are unlikely to inhabit a dog whose system is acidic inside and out."

and:
"the ACV rinse makes the skin too acidic for a re-infestation."

Then here is states:
"ACV normalizes the pH levels of the skin."

And then here, someone comes along and corrects all the mistakes:

Gretchen from Coronado, Ca writes, "Hi I just read Wendy Volhard's article on ACV for dogs. I'm a HHP (holistic health practitioner) and have just read the ACV book by BRAGG. I noticed some mistakes on your info page that are important and would like to share with you. I have my own website as well and appreciate all feedback.

2ND PARAGRAPH

If it reads anywhere from 6. 2 - 6. 5, your dog's system is exactly where it should be. If it is 7. 5 or higher, the diet you are feeding is too alkaline,

(IT SHOULD READ IF YOUR NUMBERS ARE LOWER YOU ARE TOO ACIDIC~ TOO ALKALINE IS NOT A PROBLEM)

and ACV will re-establish the correct balance.

6TH PARAGRAPH
Fleas, flies, ticks and bacteria, external parasites, ring worm, fungus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, pneumococcus, mange, etc. , are unlikely to inhabit a dog whose system is acidic

(SHOULD READ ALKALINE DISEASE DOES NOT GROW IN AN ALKALINE STATE) inside and out.

6TH PARAGRAPH
All fleas drown in soapy water and the ACV rinse makes the skin too acidic (ALKALINE) for a re-infestation. A

CV ALTHOUGH IT SEEMS TO BE ACIDIC TURNS TO ALKALINE WHEN IT HITS THE BODY.

I HOPE THIS HELPS."

Not trying to beat a dead horse. Just don't want any misinformation posted as if it's fact.