Fruit vinegar

What is fruit vinegar?

Fruit vinegar is an acidic food that is produced by fermenting fruit . During this process, yeasts and bacteria convert the fruit sugars into alcohol and acetic acid. In addition to acetic acid, fruit vinegar also contains other organic acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fruit vinegar has a pH value of around 3 to 4 and can therefore influence the acid-base balance in the body.

What are the benefits of fruit vinegar for dogs?

Fruit vinegar can be used both internally and externally on dogs. It has various positive effects on the health and well-being of your four-legged friend. Here are a few examples:

• Fruit vinegar supports your dog's digestion by stimulating stomach acid production, fighting harmful bacteria in the intestines and preventing flatulence and constipation .
• Fruit vinegar strengthens your dog's immune system by having an antioxidant effect and inhibiting inflammation .
• Fruit vinegar cares for your dog's skin and coat by relieving itching , preventing fungal and bacterial infections and providing shine.
• Fruit vinegar cleans your dog's ears. Fruit vinegar cleans your dog's ears by having an antibacterial and disinfectant effect and dissolving earwax.
• Fruit vinegar protects your dog from parasites such as fleas, ticks or mites by creating a sour smell that deters them.
• Fruit vinegar helps your female dog in heat by neutralizing the alluring smell and keeping unwanted males away.

How do you use fruit vinegar on your dog?

To reap the benefits of fruit vinegar for your dog, there are a few things you should bear in mind:

• Only use naturally cloudy, organic fruit vinegar that is unpasteurized and contains no additives. This will ensure that the fruit vinegar still contains all the valuable ingredients.
• Shake the fruit vinegar well before use to distribute the mother of vinegar. The mother of vinegar is a gelatinous mass of yeast and bacteria that is responsible for fermentation.
• Give your dog a teaspoon (small dogs) or a tablespoon (large dogs) of fruit vinegar once or twice a week in their food or drinking water. This will help his digestion and immune system.
• Dilute the fruit vinegar with water in a ratio of 1:3 (for the coat) or 1:1 (for the skin or ears) and spray or dab it on the affected areas. Be careful not to get the fruit vinegar in the eyes, nose or open wounds.
• If your dog doesn't like the taste or smell of fruit vinegar, you can sweeten it with a little honey or another natural sweetener, or flavor it with an essential oil such as lavender or chamomile .