Is it OK to spray vinegar and water on my dog?Keeping Fleas and Ticks Away To make your own flea and tick repellent, mix one part vinegar with one part water and spray it on your pet’s fur. You can also add a few drops of vinegar to your pet’s drinking water to help repel fleas and ticks from the inside out. Morgan recommends one teaspoon per quart of water.
Will spraying vinegar keep dogs away?You can use vinegar to keep dogs away from your lawn by spraying it around the perimeter of the area you want to be canine-free. Dogs don’t like the strong smell of vinegar and thus will be deterred by it.
How to use apple cider vinegar for dog ear infections
This is one area where you’ll definitely want to skip ACV and opt for actual medical treatment, Dr. Whittenberg says.
According to Dr. Whittenberg, apple cider vinegar should never be used to treat an ear infection; rather you should always take them to the vet if you suspect they’re dealing with one. This is because ear infections are caused by bacteria or yeast, deep down in the ear canal, and dogs will often hide their pain and discomfort until the infection is severe. In fact, you should not put anything into the ear canal without the supervision and advice of your veterinarian, she says.
“Unlike human ear infections, dog ear infections occur in the external canal and it is somewhat common for the infection to cause a tear or hole in the dog’s ear drum, and an owner cannot visualize the ear drum, deep within the ear,” she explains. “If it is compromised, anything placed into the canal can enter the middle ear and may cause permanent deafness, among other complications.”