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Apple Cider Vinegar and Pets

by Berit Mackeed
(Florida)

French translation

As for pets and APPLE CIDER VINEGAR - Apple Cider Vinegar is totally ANTI-FUNGAL and I don't see why it would affect pets sensitive to yeast!!!! As stated on this page... Quite the contrary!

A tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar can be added to the drinking water to beat yeast/fungal problems and a rinse of Apple Cider Vinegar and water can help cure fungal skin infections! And fungal ear problems!

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Aug 03, 2008
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star 		How do you think the apple cider gets fermented?
by: Anonymous

While ACV may have antifungal properties, YEAST is used to ferment the apple cider - turning it into vinegar. This is why it is not appropriate for pets (or people) with yeast allergies.
Feb 25, 2008
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starstarstarstarstar 		Apple Cider Vinegar and Pet Yeast Infections
by: Wayne @ (apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com)

Yeast infections in pets and the effect of apple cider vinegar is a complex subject for which I have not found any scientific studies. (A good general overview can be found at www.thewholedog.org/ArtYeast.html)

There is however much anecdotal evidence suggesting that ACV used internally or externally helps control various types of yeast infections in both pets and humans. So I agree that organic raw apple cider vinegar should be helpful for most pets with yeast infections.

The concern for yeast sensitive or allergic pets comes from a book called Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats by CJ Puotinen, 2003 edition. It states on page 78, "The only pets for whom vinegar is not recommended are those with a chronic yeast infection caused by organisms such as Candida Albicans or those with an overly acidic system. Vinegar is believed to feed, reactivate, or exacerbate these conditions. However, animals fed a well balanced raw diet and sufficient acidophilus to replenish the body's beneficial bacteria may be able to consume vinegar despite a history of candidiasis."

Again no scientific studies are cited, and the author says that he only believes that ACV will make the situation worse for pets with chronic yeast infections.

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