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HOMEOPATHY
Since herbs are recommended for pets 12 weeks and older, homeopathy is the safer choice. It can be given to tiny kittens/puppies & prego or nursing mammas.
Please visit HOMEOPATHY DOSING page for dosing & administering information
HOMEOPATHY FORMULA FOR CAT UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTION
HERBS
Although herbs are safe, they are not recommended for animals under 12 weeks old. Some herbs could be administered much earlier. One of the examples is Chamomile which could be used on kittens or puppies to start early natural deworming.
HERBAL FORMULAS FOR RESPIRATORY SUPPORT
ONLY NATURAL PET RESPIRATORY SUPPORT HERBAL FORMULA IS MY # 1 CHOICE IN HERBAL REMEDY FOR URI
(formerly Respiratory Aid) VETERINARY formula by HAWAII PHARM
Hawaii Pharm changed their formula. As of May 14, 2020. I am not sure how good it is so this would be my second choice of herbal extract formula.
HAWAII PHARM PRODUCTS – DOSING
DOSAGE FOR TINY KITTENS UNDER 2 MONTHS 2 drops 1-2 x a day
DOSAGE FOR TINY BABIES: 1 drops 1-2 x a day
Use syringe through side of the mouth
HERBS FOR URI
ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA (7-10 day treatment)
Echinacea enhances the immune system & improves immune responses. In particular, it is good for the respiratory system. Used in the treatment of the common cold, sore throat & nasal congestion. In addition, it exhibits antimicrobial properties, which effectively wards off infections of the respiratory tract.
BLACK ELDERBERRY EXTRACT
Antiviral herbs are also great natural remedies for a cat cold. Elderberry is one of the effective herbal remedies.
LICORICE
Licorice is another one of the effective herbal remedies. The licorice root is the natural equivalent of cortisone, and soothes the mucus membranes. This will reduce the sneezing and runny nose. It is also for coughs & anti inflammatory
ANDROGRAPHIS
Andrographis seems to be highly indicated for URI.
MORE NATURAL SUPPORTIVE SUPPLEMENTS
https://www.vetinfo.com/natural-remedies-cat-cold.html
MANUKA HONEY – NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC
Natural antibiotic honey that comes from New Zaland
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001O0BL9E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
or more expensive one…
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015P0U3JM/ref=sns_myd_detail_page
OTHER VERIFIED MANUKA BRANDS TO CONSIDER
WHEN YOU ARE USING Manuka, it also has to be the real thing. There is only a few brands out there tht are CERTIFIED ! Which means they have gone through screening process to determine its medicinal potency and were given UMFHA license number which is usually displayed on label. THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT POTENCIES, THE STRONGEST BEING 25+ BUT SUPER EXPENSIVE.
I FOUND THAT POTENCY OF 20+ IS EXCELLENT ! In order for manuka to have medicinal potency it has to be minimum 15+ & I consider this to be low medicinal value because we are usually using this to heal therefore 20+ is recommended.
Ah how I love manuka… Sweet amazing remedy…Natural strong antibiotic that can safely be used on young puppies and kittens. It also has amazing wound healing properties. Manuka can also be used to treat allergies, digestive issues and stomach ulcers. Start off slow and keep keep the amount small.
1/2 tsp, twice a day, for a small sized dog.
1 tsp, twice a day, for a medium sized dog
2 tsp, twice a day, for a large dog
READ MORE ABOUT MANUKA HONEY & PETS
MANUKA HONEY GRADING
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MANUKA… VISIT MANUKA & RAW HONEY
TO LEARN ABOUT MANUKA HONEY GRADING…
https://manukahoneyorganic.com/what-is-umf/
HONEY
ORGANIC RAW HONEY ALSO ACTS AS NATURAL ANTIBIOTIC ALTHOUGH LESS POTENT THAN MANUKA.
How to SELECT Honey for you and your pets
Ideally select locally grown RAW and UNPASTEURIZED Honey. I would advise going to your local Natural Health Store, or Farmers Market. Look for darker-colored “honeydew” varieties produced by bees that collect the sugary secretions insects leave on plants, which is called honeydew.
In Veterinary Medicine honey has a multitude of uses, BUT for your own pets, the top 3 diseases are for WOUNDS and WOUND healing, COUGHS, and ALLERGIES.
Honey for Coughs in dogs and cats
NATURAL COUGH SYRUP. Lemon and honey can soothe any sore throat. Mix 2 tbsp of honey, 1 tsp of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of water. Give it to your dog twice daily. Homeopathic cough syrups may also be helpful. I have used Hyland’s Cough Syrup, dosing it at 1/4 of regular adult dose per 10 lbs of body weight.
Researchers from the Penn State College of Medicine asked parents to give either honey, honey-flavored dextromethorphan (DM), or no treatment to the children. The first night, the children did not receive any treatment. The following night they received a single dose of buckwheat honey, honey-flavored DM, or no treatment 30 minutes before bedtime. The trial was partially blind as parents could not distinguish between the honey and the medication, although those administering no medication were obviously aware of the fact. Parents were asked to report on cough frequency and severity, how bothersome the cough was, and how well both adult and child slept, both 24 hours before and during the night of the dosage. Significant symptom improvements were seen in the honey-supplemented children, compared with the no treatment group and DM-treated group, with honey consistently scoring the best and no-treatment scoring the worst.
TO HELP KITTEN BREATHE LITTLE BETTER YOU CAN USE SALINE SOLUTION “LITTLE NOSES” AS DEMONSTRATED IN THE BELOW VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyNBv5FVg60&t=12s
FOLLOWING IS ADDED FROM REMEDY By Shell Stirling
ADDITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
IF KITTENS DRINKING WATER on their own, add 1 tsp ACV (apple cider vinegar) to water
TO HELP KITTENS BREATHE BETTER follow this procedure…
STEAMING
Put cat in a carrier and close the metal door.
Then in a glass mixing bowl, make chamomile tea (use about 8 cups of water in the bowl to a regular tablespoon scoop of dried chamomile)
Place the bowl in front of the carrier door
Cover the bowl and front of carrier with wet tea towel or that size of towel
Place a dry bath towel over the bowl (so over tea towel, too) and entire carrier
Open one corner flap in the back of the carrier just enough to let some steam escape
Let cat sit for about 15 to 20 minutes
Works like a charm and really helps with upper respiratory infection.
Repeat every 3-4 hours as needed.
ANOTHER ITEM YOU MAY CONSIDER FOR HELP WITH BREATHING DURING URINASAL ASPIRATOR
OR THIS VERSION
