Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar not only for human but also for dogs!
Have you heard that ACV have so many benefits for us and also for our pets(dog)?
What is Apple Cider Vinegar?
-this is a type of vinegar made from apple and has a pale to medium amber color. ACV can be pasteurized or organic that contains mother of vinegar,which has a cobweb-like appearance and can make the vinegar look slightly jelly.
Health Benefits for Human:
1. Can Kill Some Types of Bacteria
ACV can help kill pathogens, including bacteria. It can be used for cleaning and disinfecting, treating nail fungus, lice, warts and even ear infection.
2. Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels
ACV has been shown to have some benefits for insulin function and blood sugar levels.
- Can increase insulin sensitivity and significantly lower blood sugar responses during meals.
- Reduce blood sugar by 34% when eating 50 grams of white bread.
- 2 tablespoons of ACV before bedtime can reduce fasting blood sugars by 4%.
3. Can Help with Weight Loss
Drinking water with 2 teaspoon of ACV can help you reduce your weight. Vinegar along with high-carb meals can increase feelings of fullness and make people eat 200-275 fewer calories for the rest of the day.
4. It can make your hair shine
Apple cider vinegar can be used as a rinse for your hair after shampooing, and will boost your hair's body and shine. I recommend recycling an old shampoo bottle, then filling it with 1/2 a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and a cup of cold water. Pour the solution through your hair after shampooing several times a week for dramatic results.
5. Remove stains from teeth.
Add 2 tbsp. of ACV in water then use it as your mouth wash for 2 minutes.
6. Acne Treatment
- 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar (preferably organic)
- 1/2 cup of water (preferably bottled, but tap is fine)
- Glass container for the toner
Use it as your toner at night.
Health Benefits for Dogs:
Treating Your Dog with ACV
a. Make an ACV mixture that your dog enjoys. If your dog seems to hate the taste or smell, it's best not to force it to eat it. Mix it in with its food instead. Or create a special ACV treat by mixing it with a teaspoon of chicken liver.
b. Treat your dog's digestive problems. If your dog has digestive problems such as constipation or diarrhea, try using ACV once a day. Add a teaspoon to a large bowl of water daily. This will help improve diarrhea episodes and can fix constipation in a dog with repeated use.
A large dog can handle twice a day treatments. If your dog is over fifty pounds, use two teaspoons per day.
If your dog's symptoms don't improve after a week, you should take it to the vet to see if a stronger medication is required.
c.Improve your dog's general health by using ACV twice a week. Feeding your dog ACV this often will help to keep its skin and fur healthy as well as keeping fleas at bay. To feed your dog ACV, just add a teaspoon to its water dish twice a week.
Washing your dog with ACV
a.Make a rinse to improve your dog's skin and coat. After bathing your dog, brush the vinegar through the dog's coat. It will improve the shine of your dog’s coat and will act as a deodorant. Do not use if your dog’s skin is dry, broken, or otherwise irritated.
Treating your dog's skin this way will help prevent dry skin and itchiness.
b. Clean out your dog's ears using ACV. The antibacterial properties of apple cider vinegar make it ideal to clean out a dog's ears. It will help to prevent infection and ward off parasites that are susceptible to the acid in ACV. Soak a small cotton ball or piece of clean cloth in the vinegar and gently wipe your dog's ears as carefully as you can.
c.Spray your dog's coat to repel fleas. If your dog spends a lot of time romping around during the summer, using ACV may keep fleas away. Mix two cups of water and two cups of ACV in a clean spray bottle. Once a week, spray your dog's fur with the mixture. Although not scientifically proven to get rid of flea, the acidic taste of the vinegar may repel fleas and other parasites.
If your dog dislikes being sprayed, dip a washcloth into the mixture and rub your dog's coat. There is no need to rinse your dog afterward. The smell will dissipate after the ACV dries.
d.Bathe in ACV-soap mixture to fight fleas. If your dog has a case of fleas, you can get rid of them by using a mixture of soapy water and ACV. The soapy water kills the fleas and the ACV keeps them from coming back. Make a mixture of 1/4 cup dish soap, 1/2 gallon water and 1/2 gallon ACV.
Put on long sleeves and gloves. Before you start treating your dog, it's important to protect your own skin from flea bites. Work outside if you're dealing with live fleas and ticks.
Bathe your dog in the solution. Avoid getting the solution in its eyes. Cover every part of its fur and use your fingers to work the solution all the way to the skin. You want to work up a good lather to help kill the fleas. Let the solution sit on your dog for ten minutes. If it's a particularly bad infestation, have a second batch of the solution handy so you can do a double flea treatment.
e.Use a flea comb to remove the fleas. Carefully comb through the fur section by section to remove live fleas and their eggs. Dip the flea comb into a bowl of soapy water, which will drown the fleas on impact. The fleas should come off of your dog easily, since they'll be repelled by the taste of the ACV.
d.Rinse your dog. When you're finished rinse to remove all traces of soap and dead fleas. Follow up by spraying its coat with a fifty-fifty ACV and water solution. Then let it completely air dry.
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