Just like people, cats are prone to developing asthma, and homeopathic treatment for cats suffering from asthma is a gentle and effective method of care. Asthma is a disease affecting the bronchial tubes and upper respiratory tract, preventing the ability to breath properly. According to Gloria Dodd, DVM, using conventional medicine to treat asthma in cats suppresses the symptoms for a period of time, but they return later, and more often than not are much worse. Homeopathic remedies are prescribed on a one-on-one basis for your cat's individual case to eradicate asthma and preventing recurrences.
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Recognizing asthma
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Recognizing the symptoms and know when to seek professional health care. Bronchial asthma is characterized by a sudden onset of inability to breath properly accompanied with coughing, prolonged breathing out and difficulty breathing in. Sometimes the cat's tongue and gums will take on a bluish-purple discoloration from lack of air, and the animal will prefer sitting up to lying down. The cat will often choose not to exert itself, staying very still to avoid an attack. Often the only symptom is periodic coughing. If severe symptoms occur, the cat needs medical attention right away.
Lifestyle changes
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Homeopathic treatment works better after making certain changes in a cat's diet and lifestyle. Asthma can be triggered by allergies to foods, the environment and, in some cases, by vaccines, making the immune system weaker. Check everything around your house that might be a source. Change furnace filters frequently. Cleaning products and cat litter can cause reactions. Using a natural, raw or home-cooked diet gives you control over what goes into your cat's food. Experiment to uncover the cause of possible food allergies. If you use pesticides, choose natural, nontoxic products.
Homeopathic treatment
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Once allergy-producing situations are removed from the cat's environment, if she still has symptoms of bronchial asthma, take the cat to a qualified homeopath or a veterinarian who uses homeopathy for animals. Although some remedies are commonly used for this condition, it is not wise to treat your cat with medicines you read about on the Internet or in magazines.
Your vet may initially detox the cat from heavy metals, previous drugs administered and vaccines. In the future, the cat will be treated with homeopathic remedies in place of steroids, antibiotics and other immune-suppressing drugs. Purchase a homeopathic remedy first aid kit from a reputable homeopathic pharmacy to have on hand for home care and emergencies.
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