Holistic Asthma Treatment for Cats

Many people who enjoy the company of their cats may be surprised to learn that cats, like their human counterparts, can suffer from asthma. In the event that a pet lover finds their beloved animal having trouble breathing, many holistic solutions can be applied from the comfort of the cat owner's own home in addition to medicines which may be prescribed by the cat's veterinarian.

Prevention

• Eliminate factors which may trigger your cat's asthma from your home, such as cigarette smoke, scented detergent, scented cat litter, plug-in air fresheners and chemicals (found in things like paint) to reduce the risk of an asthma attack.

Consideration

• Using alternatives to regular clay kitty litter like shredded newspaper can eliminate a cat's vulnerability to poisons which may be contributing to respiratory problems.

Fun Fact

• Slowly introducing your cat to healthy, fresh, homemade, organic, detoxified foods can limit exposure to toxins found in regular commercial cat foods and provide your cat with a more nutritious diet.

Solution

• Herbal and homeopathic medicines can be purchased for your pet, and can substitute or complement drugs such as steroids and antibiotics.

Function

• Using herbal medicines such as phosphorus, althea officinalis (Marshmallow), and inula helenium (Scullcap) can not only reduce the severity of you cat's asthma attacks, but also boost the animal's respiratory functioning.