The cause of Plummer-Vinson syndrome is unknown; however, genetic factors and nutritional deficiencies may play a role. Women are at higher risk than men.
Soothes itchy ears. Diluting apple cider vinegar with 50 percent water provides a solution for a common dog problem: itchy ears. Just use a cotton swab or gauze pad soaked in the diluted vinegar. If itchy ears continue, your dog may be allergic to something in his diet.
Soak a few cotton balls in ammonia, rubbing alcohol or vinegar, then drop the cotton balls in areas you want to keep dogs away from. The smell of ammonia, rubbing alcohol or vinegar is even stronger to a dog than it is to a human, and the smell is also unappealing to dogs.