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The Environmental Working Group took samples from dogs and cats and discovered that the animals were polluted with many of the same chemicals that humans are, which makes sense, considering our pets live in the same environments we do.

One way to take some steps to make our dogs healthier
is to switch to natural pet care products. 
Many of us have already switched to natural  shampoos and soaps,
getting rid of all the ones with questionable chemicals.
Now  it is time to do the same for our dogs!

            DOGGIE VINEGAR RINSE

Your pooch can benefit from the same herbal vinegars we use to make our hair and scalp healthy. 
A diluted vinegar rinse applied after bathing helps control dandruff,
adds shine to the coat, and will help remove odors.

Mix 3 tablespoons of vinegar into in 4 cups (1 quart) of water.   Use as a the final rinse after shampooing--no need to wash it out--just towel dry.  

Vinegar works as a detangling solution for long-haired people--and also for long-haired pets.  Make your doggy vinegar rinse in a spray bottle using 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 1 cup distilled water.

            KATIE'S DOGGY VINEGAR TIPS

Katie from Pennsylvania sent us some tips for using vinegar on your pooch!

1.  FLEAS and other pests: 

Bathe your dog with one of Ida's gentle dog shampoos and rinse thoroughly.  Then sponge on ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) diluted with equal amounts of warm water and allow your dog to drip dry.  The fleas drown in soapy water and the ACV rinse makes the skin more acidic to help prevent flees from returning.  If your dog often picks up fleas when you take him on an outing, keep some ACV in a spray bottle.  You can then spray your dog before you leave home and when you get back.   I have friend who even adds a teaspoon of ACV to her dog's food everyday during the summer months. 

2.  EAR PROBLEMS:

Our  floppy eared dogs have issues with ear infections and ear mites.  I  mix 1 part ACV vinegar with 1 part distilled water a plastic squeeze bottle and use it as an ear wash.  One of my dogs REALLY hates it when I try placing the bottle near his ear, so I put some of the ACV mix on a cotton ball (I use enough so that some will trickle down his ear canal) and wipe his ears clean.   My friend who gave me this recipe infuses the vinegar with dried chamomile, calendula, and comfrey before mixing it with water. 

            EAR WAX BUILDUP REMEDY

If your furry friends are prone to ear infections, after your grooming sessions, use a few drops of apple cider vinegar in their ears to help avoid ear infections.

If your dog’s ears look red or inflamed, do not use any product on their ears without checking first with your vet.  If you observe your dog shaking his head often, or if his ears have an unusually odd or “yeasty” smell, you may need to have your vet check to be sure there are no ear mites, fungal, or other infections.   Dogs with floppy ears are more prone to ear infections.  Moisture can get trapped in their ears and the ears cannot easily dry out.