Selective natural formulas are available to treat feline pyometra, which is an excessive amount of fluid buildup in the female cat's uterus that causes infection and may cause the uterus to rupture.
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Symptoms
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Symptoms may include a distended abdomen, fever, vomiting, lethargy, dehydration and decreased appetite. The clearest sign is an abnormal yellowish or blood-tinged discharge from the cat's vulva. The cat might also lick at her vaginal area.
Homeopathic Treatments
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Natural homeopathic remedies available are herbal antibiotics and homeopathic detoxification formulas. These function by draining the buildup and resolving the uterine infection causing the excessive fluid production.
Manufacturers
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Homeopathic treatments for your cat can be purchased from PetHerbsDirect.com, which carries manufacturers PetAlive and Nature's Herbs for Pets. Australian manufacturer Holistic Animal Medicines also produces a regimen of formulas specifically for pyometra.
Benefits
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These treatments are in liquid form, making them easy to administer by simply adding a few drops to the cat's daily meals. There is no risk of addiction or toxicity, and the herbal contents have the added effect of promoting wellness throughout the body, beyond correcting only a targeted area. They can be safely given to the cat in addition to traditional medication.
Common Ingredients
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Some common ingredients found in these treatments include kelp, dandelion, alfalfa, rose hips, echinacea, garlic, red clover, aloe ferox, ginseng root, China root, licorice root, cortisone and various nosodes (biological pathogens used in homeopathy.)
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