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Apple cider vinegar is one of those hot topics that has become popular in health related discussions lately. It’s reportedly great for your heart, can help to help manage blood sugar levels, and has a lot of beneficial properties for our skin and hair. I’ve even found a few ways to

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Apple cider vinegar is one of those hot topics that has become popular in health related discussions lately. It’s reportedly great for your heart, can help to help manage blood sugar levels, and has a lot of beneficial properties for our skin and hair. I’ve even found a few ways to use apple cider vinegar (ACV) to benefit our canine pals!ACV: An introductionApple cider vinegar has both antibacterial and anti fungal properties which makes it a valid remedy for a variety of ailments and illnesses. Just like the rest of the herbs and supplements featured in our herbal highlights, ACV has both internal and external benefits for dogs. Besides its antibacterial characteristics, apple cider vinegar is full of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. ACV can be found at your local grocery store right next to the white vinegar. Until last week, I’d only seen small bottles available, but I recently discovered that some grocers sell the large jugs of it as well which is a lot more cost effective.  ACV: How-toApplying a small amount apple cider vinegar topically (to the skin) can mean the difference between comfort or misery for a dog with itchy skin. To relieve your pups itchy skin: start by giving a bath using a gentle oatmeal or aloe shampoo. Rinse well. Finish off your pups spa experience by dumping a cup of apple cider vinegar on his coat after the bath. Give it a quick rub in with your fingers and consider yourself done. You should not rinse out the vinegar as it conditions best if allowed to soak into the coat. What…you don’t like the smell of vinegar? ME EITHER! Simple solution: add a few drops of your favorite essential oil (we used lemon grass) to help mask the smell. Some cautions when using ACV:

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