Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How acidifying sprays and vinegar change dog skin pH levels
By Matousek, Jennifer L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The effects of four acidifying sprays, vinegar, and water on canine cutaneous pH levels.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A study looked at how different sprays, including vinegar and water, affected the skin acidity in dogs. The results showed that four special acidifying sprays lowered the skin's pH level for about 50 to 65 hours, while vinegar only did so for about 12 hours. This means the acidifying sprays had a longer-lasting effect on the skin compared to vinegar. If you're considering using sprays to help with your dog's skin issues, these findings suggest that the specialized sprays may be more effective than vinegar. Always consult your vet before trying new treatments.
Abstract
This study determined the extent and duration of cutaneous acidification caused by a single application of four acidifying sprays, vinegar, and water. Multivariate repeated measures analysis of variance revealed a significant difference between the six sprays (F = 15.3; P < or = 0.001). Linear contrast tests showed that the effects of the acidifying sprays were significantly different from vinegar and water (F = 6.0; P < or = 0.001), and vinegar was significantly different from water (F = 13.8; P < or = 0.001). The acidifying sprays decreased cutaneous pH to < 6.0 for a mean range of 50 to 65 hours, while vinegar did so for a mean of 12 hours.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12549611/