apple cider vinegar

[LuvTaycieGirl]

So I bought the bragg brand of ACV at Whole Foods. Does a Tsp a day added to her food sound like to much? She weighs 5.13

[Buster Brown]

Hello just be careful I know that when I was on an apple cider vinegar diet I discovered that the acid that apple cider vinegar contains wears away the enamel on your teeth, as does any acidic food or drink. It is recommended that you drink the apple cider vinegar over a short period of time, instead of a long period of time. I used to drink it thru a straw and rinsed my mouth out afterwards. I am not sure how it would effect a dog's teeth but because they have so many dental issues I would be careful.

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

So I bought the bragg brand of ACV at Whole Foods. Does a Tsp a day added to her food sound like to much? She weighs 5.13

i think a teaspoon a day is too much. the amt. i found online was "a teaspoon of natural apple cider vinegar per quart of water" and my dogs don't drink a quart of water a day. i would probably just do like a drop of it at each feeding. maybe you can increase it a little later on, but i would definitely increase it gradually and i wouldn't put a tsp a day. i think it's too much. they are little dogs.

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by Buster Brown

Hello just be careful I know that when I was on an apple cider vinegar diet I discovered that the acid that apple cider vinegar contains wears away the enamel on your teeth, as does any acidic food or drink. It is recommended that you drink the apple cider vinegar over a short period of time, instead of a long period of time. I used to drink it thru a straw and rinsed my mouth out afterwards. I am not sure how it would effect a dog's teeth but because they have so many dental issues I would be careful.

thank you for the warning. but we are diluting it a lot before giving to the dogs, so i think it should be pretty safe. (a teaspoon of natural apple cider vinegar per quart of water) when you were drinking it, were you diluting it that much as well?

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by yorkiepuppie

i think a teaspoon a day is too much. the amt. i found online was "a teaspoon of natural apple cider vinegar per quart of water" and my dogs don't drink a quart of water a day. i would probably just do like a drop of it at each feeding. maybe you can increase it a little later on, but i would definitely increase it gradually and i wouldn't put a tsp a day. i think it's too much. they are little dogs.

I actually went to the Bragg website and she recommended to give a tsp for small dogs and a tbsp for medium to large dogs.

Bragg Live Foods, Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg Liquid Aminos,Systemic Enzymes, Bragg Live Organic Food Products, Patricia Bragg, Paul Bragg, Bragg Organic Olive Oil, Bragg Salad Dressings, Bragg Seasonings, Bragg Health Products

I am going with a 1/4 tsp once a day. And have been since I started it. I can already see the difference in her! She has a VERY touchy tummy and her poop is the best it has ever been, her eyes seem less runny as well! I am thrilled already with the results.

I don't think I will be upping the amount anytime soon. Since she has an ULTRA senstive stomach I actually think a tsp is too much. Also, If I can already see a difference I don't feel there is a need to mess with what is working.

I also add it to her food rather then her water. On Bragg's website it was actually recommended to give it that way instead of adding it to their water, if they will tolerate it. I just mix it in with a little wet food since it is such a small amount and she doesn't even know its there

[yorkiepuppie]

Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

I actually went to the Bragg website and she recommended to give a tsp for small dogs and a tbsp for medium to large dogs.

Bragg Live Foods, Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar, Bragg Liquid Aminos,Systemic Enzymes, Bragg Live Organic Food Products, Patricia Bragg, Paul Bragg, Bragg Organic Olive Oil, Bragg Salad Dressings, Bragg Seasonings, Bragg Health Products

I am going with a 1/4 tsp once a day. And have been since I started it. I can already see the difference in her! She has a VERY touchy tummy and her poop is the best it has ever been, her eyes seem less runny as well! I am thrilled already with the results.

I don't think I will be upping the amount anytime soon. Since she has an ULTRA senstive stomach I actually think a tsp is too much. Also, If I can already see a difference I don't feel there is a need to mess with what is working.

I also add it to her food rather then her water. On Bragg's website it was actually recommended to give it that way instead of adding it to their water, if they will tolerate it. I just mix it in with a little wet food since it is such a small amount and she doesn't even know its there

wow, can't believe you are already seeing a difference. that's wonderful! it'll actually be easier for me to add it to their food as well. so thank you so much for letting us know about that! yay!

[elle57]

i would love to add it to their food, how many drops should i put in each meal?
would 2 or 3 drops be enough ?

[linz06]

I didn't know any of this! Layla has really bad tear stains, and haaaates me trying to brush her teeth, so this would be great if it could help loosen some tarter and I could get brushing done a little more easily!

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by elle57

i would love to add it to their food, how many drops should i put in each meal?
would 2 or 3 drops be enough ?

I add 1/4 tsp to her breakfast mixed with wet food every morning. I think 2 to 3 drops is probably about the same amount.

I just bought a set of measuring cups and measuring spoons from the dollar store. I would even start with 1/8 of tsp and thats almost nothing, And work your way up.

I like to know exactly how much they are getting so if for some reason I need to adjust it.

[LuvTaycieGirl]

Originally Posted by linz06

I didn't know any of this! Layla has really bad tear stains, and haaaates me trying to brush her teeth, so this would be great if it could help loosen some tarter and I could get brushing done a little more easily!

What also helps me with tear stains, I actually saw this tip from someone else.. that their vet told them.

I dip a cotton ball in warm water and put a TINY drop of Baby wash.. (I use Johnson and Johnson) and wipe the corner of her eyes out. Then I use another cotton ball that is just wet and wipe again to make sure it clean and all the soap is off.. I do this morning and night and her face is really starting to look up.

[TurtleDove]

I've never read about the benefits ACV can have on a dog -- thanks for the info! I definitely want to try this, especially if it helps with tear stains.

[143julz]

Since my last post, I mixed 1 tsp ACV to 1 qt of water, i fill their small water bowls up every day with it, I keep the bottle in the fridge, I'm doing this every 3 days...Glad I read this

Didn't think of adding it to their food directly, could be bitter???

[Lil Sis]

wow... thank you all for the great information!

I am ordering today and will start asap. I have a white shih tuz who has terrible tear stains. I have been using bottled filter water and that help but they are still there. Also he has itchy skin and I have adjusted his diet and shampoo and added omega 3 -- improvment but I still hope to help them some more.

Thanks so much!!!!!

[peter18567]

Thanks for sharing the info. Very Useful.

[crystalsmom]

Welcome to YT, Peter.