Homeopathic Remedies for Cat Ailments

Whether you wish to treat your cat without using medication, don't have immediate access to such medication, or you simply would like to treat your pet naturally, you can use homeopathic remedies as an alternative to prescription drugs for some ailments. Natural home remedies can stimulate your cat's immune system, alleviate asthma symptoms, and clean your cat's teeth.

  1. Echinacea

    • Echinacea extract is known to stimulate the immune system of both humans and cats. By boosting your cat's immune system, Echinacea helps battle both viral and bacterial infections. This extra support of your pet's immune system helps your cat resist illnesses caused by yeast, fungi, and parasites. Echinacea also possesses a mild cortisone-like effect which helps with inflammation.

    Reishi Mushrooms

    • Reishi mushrooms act as an anti-inflammatory and antihistamine, and will help relieve allergy or asthma symptoms that may afflict your cat. If your cat has cancer, you can combine the mushrooms with vitamins C and E to help fight the growth and production of cancer cells. Reishi mushrooms also help support your cat's immune system, which in turn will help it fight viral and bacterial infections.

    Other Remedies

    • You can use chamomile extract, colloidal silver extract, or a combination of the two to brush your cat's teeth. Simply apply the extracts to a gauze pad and rub the pad over your cat's teeth and gums to clean them. Slippery elm bark is an herb that soothes inflammation of the colon and stomach, and treats ulcers and diarrhea. Catnip can be used to treat your cat's cold or flu symptoms; it can also act as a mild sedative.