Organic, raw coconut sap vinegar has many health benefits for dogs and cats.
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Coconut sap vinegar contains amino acids, vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes and probiotics. Coconut sap vinegar has a milder taste than apple cider vinegar (ACV). If your dog or cat isn't fond of ACV she may like coconut sap vinegar instead.
Raw
coconut sap vinegar (CSV) can be used as a dietary supplement and a topical
treatment.
The
only ingredient in naturally fermented, unpasteurized, organic CSV is fresh
coconut sap.
How It's Made - Fermented Simply, Naturally
To harvest coconut sap, bamboo containers are secured to the coconut palm. Then coconut blossom stems are tapped. The sap from the blossom stem drips into the bamboo containers. The fresh sap is left to naturally ferment. The fermentation process takes 8 to 10 weeks. The fermentation process is pure, no starters or additives used.
To harvest coconut sap, bamboo containers are secured to the coconut palm. Then coconut blossom stems are tapped. The sap from the blossom stem drips into the bamboo containers. The fresh sap is left to naturally ferment. The fermentation process takes 8 to 10 weeks. The fermentation process is pure, no starters or additives used.
CSV
contains ‘mother of vinegar’. Mother of vinegar is a naturally-formed nutrient
rich sediment you’ll see at the bottom of the raw organic coconut sap vinegar bottle.
Raw Coconut Sap Vinegar's Nutritional Value
Raw coconut sap vinegar has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. CSV can help:
Raw coconut sap vinegar has antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. CSV can help:
- Prevent food borne pathogens.
Organic
raw coconut sap vinegar contains all nine (9) essential amino acids in
plant-based form. Coconut sap vinegar also contains eight (8) non-essential amino
acids…
- Alanine
- Arginine
- Aspartic acid
- Glycine
- Glutamic acid
- Histidine
- Isoleucine
- Leucine
- Lysine
- Methioine
- Phenylalanine
- Proline
- Serine
- Threonine
- Tyrosine
- Trytophan
- Valine
Raw
coconut blossom sap has a higher concentration of vitamins and minerals than
fresh raw apples. Raw, organic coconut sap vinegar is a nutrient-rich alternative to organic ACV.
Raw
coconut sap vinegar is a rich source of vitamins:
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B2
- Vitamin B3 (niacin)
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B7
- Vitamin B8 (inositol)
- Vitamin B9 (folic acid)
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- and Choline, an essential nutrient for overall health.
Mineral
Rich
CSV is a rich source of bioavailable:
CSV is a rich source of bioavailable:
- Magnesium
- Sulfur
- Potassium
- Phosphorus
- Plus boron, calcium, iron and zinc.
Raw Coconut Sap Vinegar For Health
pH Balancing, Anti-inflammatory, Natural Anti-parasitic Aid
pH Balancing, Anti-inflammatory, Natural Anti-parasitic Aid
The
acetic acid content in coconut sap vinegar is body pH balancing. A balanced body pH is important to help protect your dog and cat from:
- Inflammatory disease.
- Insects and parasites.
Use
coconut sap vinegar with other pH balancing species appropriate fresh foods and
herbs.
Gallic
and Vanillic Acids
Raw
coconut sap vinegar contains gallic and vanillic acids. These acids provide many
health benefits, including:
- Anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic activity.
- Antioxidant, oxidative stress-reducing activity.
- Gastrointestinal support.
- Cardiovascular support.
- Metabolic health promoting.
- Oral, skin and urinary tract health support.
Liver
and Kidney Health Support
Raw
coconut sap vinegar is a detox aid and may help reduce oxidative stress on your
dog’s and cat’s liver and kidneys.
Digestive
Health
CSV helps
support the gut biome by providing:
- Digestive enzymes
- Prebiotics
- Probiotics
Heart Health
Raw
organic coconut vinegar may help prevent oxidative stress and reduce ‘bad’
cholesterol.
Metabolic
Health
Raw organic
coconut vinegar is very low on the glycemic index. If your companion animal is
overweight:
- Feed your dog and cat a biologically appropriate diet.
- Consider including raw coconut vinegar with meals 1x per day.
- Raw coconut vinegar may aid insulin sensitivity and improve digestion of fats.
How To Include Coconut Sap Vinegar In Your Dog and Cat's Diet
If your dog or cat self-selects to take CSV it can be included in the daily diet, or included a few times per week.
Coconut sap vinegar can be added to food, kefir or goat’s milk, or bone broth, let your dog or cat choose.
Allow
your dog or cat to self-select raw coconut sap vinegar. Some dogs and cats will
select to have CSV on a daily basis, several times a week or not at all.
Recommended Dosage
🐈 🐕 X-Small Dogs and Cats
2
lbs to 14 lbs – ¼ to ½ tsp, 1x per day.
🐕 Small
Dogs
15
lbs to 34 lbs – ½ to 1 tsp per day.
🐩 Medium
Dogs
35
lbs to 55 lbs – 1 tsp to 2 tsps per day.
🐩 Large
Dogs
56
lbs to 84 lbs – 2 tsps to 1 tbsp per day
🐩 X-Large
Dogs
85
lbs to 134 lbs – 1.5 tbsp per day
🐩 Dogs over
135 lbs – 1.5 tbsp to 2 tbsp per day.
Cautions
- If your dog or cat has a health issue, medical condition and/or is on conventional drugs:
- Before offering coconut sap vinegar, check for drug interactions and health-issue contradictions.
- Fermented products aren't appropriate for some health issues and conditions.
- If your dog or cat is suffering from an irritated intestinal tract, don't give her CSV.
- Some individuals can be hypersensitive or intolerant to coconut products.
Coconut
Sap Vinegar Topical Use
CSV
is an excellent skin and fur cleansing, nourishing rinse
Body
Rinse, Paw Wash or Spray-on
Prepare
a solution of 1-part CSV to 1-part water (50:50 solution). Use as a partial or
full-body rinse, paw wash or spray. This 50:50 solution may help skin and paw discomfort
caused by candida overgrowth.
Ear
Cleaning
Prepare
a 50:50 solution of CSV to water. Apply the CSV solution to a clean soft pad or
cloth. Squeeze out excess liquid. Use the pad or soft cloth to gently wipe
around the inner ear flap.
If
you dog or cat has an ear infection make sure you address the root cause.
Skunk
Spray Treatment
Sponge
undiluted coconut sap vinegar onto fur and skin.
Allow
the vinegar to air dry on fur and skin.
Then
shampoo and rinse with a non-toxic shampoo.
This
article
provides a comprehensive natural protocol for treating skunk spray incidents.
Cautions
Broken
Skin
Don’t
use undiluted vinegar on broken skin as the vinegar may cause a stinging
sensation. Make sure you dilute the raw coconut sap vinegar. If treating broken
skin use 1-part CSV to 4 parts filtered tap water.
Eyes
Avoid
getting CSV in your companion animal’s eyes. CSV may cause a stinging sensation.
Test First
When
first using a new topical substance always do an initial test-spot. Wait at
least several hours before proceeding to a full application. Don’t proceed if
an adverse reaction occurs during test application. Some individuals are
hypersensitive to coconut.
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