Apple Cider Vinegar

[luvMyBRT]

I know there are a few threads on this already...but when I did a search I didn't really find what I was looking for.

I was wondering if adding ACV to Duncan's diet would be a good idea. I have read that it contains trace minerals and helps with yeast (no, Duncan does not have a problem with yeast).

I also am wanting to make his urine more alkaline due to his urate stone condition. Am I correct in thinking that adding ACV would help with this?

I know the minimum dosage is 1 TBSP for an 80-100 pound dog, but what is the max. dosage?

Thanks for any input.

[SilverBeat]

Is acidity what causes grass to turn brown when dogs pee on it? If so, then yes adding ACV makes the urine more alkaline.

I don;t know the maximum dosage but I thought in one of the threads here someone posted a dosage chart thingy. I will do some digging.
You're going to have to really work up to it though. Start with one drop in the water bowl. If you dump a tablespoon in there he may not drink it because he doesn't care for the taste. And then you have a dog who isn't flushing his kidneys regularly...

[Tobi]

If you have any ground food you can put it in that as well, and or mix it with blood from the raw meats ;) our boy was finicky about it at first but with me coaxing him to drink the blood with it in it he now does it daily. I can attest that the grass is dying a little less now that he's been on ACV for a few weeks. I didn't really think about it much but ya it works like that i suppose. As far as dosing, On the gallon jug of Braggs that i've got i just use a capfull-ISH per day in his meal and it's worked wonders.

[SilverBeat]

I found what I was looking for but it was a dosage chart for garlic in dogs. Not ACV.
I would just increase the amount of ACV you are giving him very slowly, and maybe do pH tests along the way? When you get the pH you want, that's the dosage you want, is what I would be assuming. I'm not sure you can really OD on Apple Cider Vinegar but you do want to make sure to increase the amount slowly [have I said that enough?] and dilute it in a lot of water, because a concentrated amount can do more harm than good.

[luvMyBRT]

That sounds good. Testing with pH strips along the way is a great idea.

He always drinks a lot of water with his meals, so keeping the ACV dilute is not a problem. Glad to know that you can't really over dose on ACV.....

[Northwoods10]

Hmmmm I think we may have to start doing this. I have ACV in my cupboard....

We've been trying to teach the dogs to PEE in the woods too! They poop in the woods but like to pee in the yard. Morgan especially. Maybe this would help with some of the urine burns in the yard! DH would really appreciate that!

[Adam76]

Here's a link to some info on ACV for dogs
Apple Cider Vinegar for Dogs | Benefits of ACV

[pandaparade]

If you have any ground food you can put it in that as well, and or mix it with blood from the raw meats

DOH! I didn't even think about mixing it with ground food... you are... genious!!!!

[baggie]

Sorry to bump an old thread, but vinegar of any sort is very acidic, not alkaline. I mix our ACV with the food and avoid the water altogether. I tried mixing some ACV with water for myself once and it was horrible.

[meggels]

I plan to start giving it to Murphy. How much for a 22lb dog? I'd be putting it on his kibble, should I dilute it a little bit with some water and then pour it on kibble?