Re: Kombucha vinegar for dog's hot spots?

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In a message dated 4/2/2008 8:35:42 PM Mountain Daylight Time,

sharoncaley@... writes:

she's starting another couple of spots on her tail.

Two things tend to cause hot spots and neither problem will be solved by

antibiotics. However if the raw areas have been infected and will not heal,

then I guess antibiotics applied topically MIGHT be necessary (but I doubt it).

First of all, be SURE the dog is totally flea free. A flea sensitive dog

will break out and itch with even one flea bite, because the one bite will

activate the irritation from all the other bites. So, if you have even the

slightest problem, do whatever it takes to eliminate it. That means treat the

dog, the house and the yard all at the same time. Be sure that you keep a

watchful eye out for a new hatch, as eggs and larva can stay dormant for long

periods. However, unless you live in a very warm climate, it is too probably

early for fleas. So you need to address the second problem, which is diet.

Plain and simple, all dogs are wolves in a doggy costume, even the smallest

Chihuahua. Genetically speaking all canines have been reclassified as part of

the wolf family. I cannot remember the exact Latin name, but I can find it for

you if necessary. Dogs and wolves are carnivores. The need meat, a little

bone and a little organ meat. Please note the period after that sentence.

Nothing more. Unlike humans, dogs and wolves have a very short digestive

system. They do not need, nor can they process grains, vegetables fruit or

dairy

products. Unfortunately when we feed any and all of the above (and I did so

for about 100 years before I learned) the animals tend to have more physical

problems. There is a great list called Rawfeeding which will give you

TONS of information to help you decide. I understand there are over 10,000

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Sharon,

I don't have any advise as to what to put on it. However, I can tell you that

my Rottweille used to get Hot Spots every Spring and Fall. We switched him to a

Raw Meat diet (aka B.A.R.F. diet) and he stopped getting the hotspots. Google

it and you will find all kinds of information.

Kombucha vinegar for dog's hot spots?

Have been researching natural cures for my dog's hot spots as I hate to

take her back to the vet and have her put on antibiotics if I can avoid

it, and she's starting another couple of spots on her tail.

I read that ACV applied directly to the sore will cure it quickly.

Has anyone tried Kombucha vinegar for this and had good results?

Will probably try it myself, but don't have any K. vinegar at the

moment, so am using some old Bragg's Organic ACV till my 'bucha matures

a bit more...

TIA,

Sharon

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Kruer wrote:

>

> Sharon,

>

> I don't have any advise as to what to put on it. However, I can tell

> you that my Rottweille used to get Hot Spots every Spring and Fall. We

> switched him to a Raw Meat diet (aka B.A.R.F. diet) and he stopped

> getting the hotspots. Google it and you will find all kinds of

> information.

>

>

>

> Kombucha vinegar for dog's hot spots?

>

> Have been researching natural cures for my dog's hot spots as I hate to

> take her back to the vet and have her put on antibiotics if I can avoid

> it, and she's starting another couple of spots on her tail.

> I read that ACV applied directly to the sore will cure it quickly.

> Has anyone tried Kombucha vinegar for this and had good results?

> Will probably try it myself, but don't have any K. vinegar at the

> moment, so am using some old Bragg's Organic ACV till my 'bucha matures

> a bit more...

> TIA,

> Sharon

>

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