Homeopathic Support for Kidney Failure in Cats

According to Home Vet, a cat with kidney failure can be treated with homeopathic remedies, diet changes, supplements and changes in lifestyle. This method of treatment may make your cat feel better and live longer.

  1. Remedies

    • Homeopathic remedies include herbs that work to increase kidney function, such as carrot, sesame and dandelion seeds; blueberries; sage and rosemary extracts; wheat and barley grass; garlic; desiccated sea plankton and Chlorella.

    Diet

    • Diet is an important part of caring for a cat with kidney failure. According to Vetinfo, phosphorus is difficult for damaged kidneys to filter, so a low-phosphorus diet is important. Aside from commercial formulas, homemade diets may be tried, including fresh chicken, pork or turkey; uncooked or hard boiled eggs; raw vegetables; cooked grains or rice; and chicken fat or vegetable oil.

    Vitamins/Supplements

    • Home Vet indicates that enzyme supplements, taurine (an amino acid), essential fatty acids (omega-3) and probiotics are important to your cat's kidney health. According to Vetinfo, vitamins A, B, C, D and E, calcium and magnesium are helpful for cats with kidney failure.

    Flower Essences

    • Flower essences, which are diluted extracts from a variety of flowers, are suggested by Only Natural Pet to help balance your cat emotionally. They can lower stress and make your cat more comfortable.

    Considerations

    • It is important to recognize that there are no treatments available that can reverse the effects of kidney failure in cats. However, some treatments may be successful in slowing the progression of the disease.

    Warning

    • Never attempt to treat this condition without the advice of your veterinarian. Always discuss diet and herbal or vitamin supplements before implementation.