• Prevention is Better Than A Cure! Be sure to take care of your pet’s health by taking him or her to the vet for yearly exams. This will not only help maintain their health, but also save the cost of unexpected medical expenses in the long-run. Also give your pet regular monthly at-home exams to check for any abnormal growths or points of concern.
   
• Maintain A Consistent Dosage. Optimum benefits from natural remedies are achieved when they are administered regularly and consistently. Also, be sure to keep vaccinations up to date.
   
• Healthy Exterior = A Healthy Interior. Grooming and hygiene serve a greater purpose than just keeping your pet looking great—they also impact systemic health and functioning. Conditions such as liver, kidney, heart inflammation and infection are many times triggered by poor dental hygiene and periodontal disease. In addition, anything that affects your pet’s liver will definitely also affect the appearance of the skin and coat, as the liver and skin are closely linked in their efforts to purify and cleanse the body.
   
• Keep Pets’ Behavior Under Control. Pets can be affected by many of the same stressors that humans are vulnerable to, such as stress, anxiety, grieving, and more. Pay attention to triggers that may be affecting your pet, and take action early to help prevent more serious health problems from occurring. 
   
• Optimize Overall Health Pets need exercise, sleep, and a nutritious diet suitable for their needs for optimum health and functioning. Research what’s best for your pet and try and accommodate their breed and age. Also, be sure to do your part around the house to make their living space safe and comfortable, including removing and potential safety hazards and giving them adequate love and affection. 

Natural remedies can have an important role in decreasing common symptoms and promoting quicker recovery in a gentle, safe manner. There are many remedies that can quickly help to relieve common symptoms of cat flu such as sneezing, coughing, and other respiratory problems.

A weak immune system enhances the risk of catching a cold. Older cats with compromised immunity need extra care to avoid any serious medical emergency. Kittens fall under the same category due to an underdeveloped immune system. Your primary attention should be to build up her immunity so that the risk of catching a cold is minimized. This will also help your cat to ward of many other diseases, as well.

That said, cat owners should remember that although the symptoms of cat colds are similar to those experienced by humans, there is a vast difference in how feline colds should be managed. One of the common viruses that cause cold-like symptoms in cats is feline calicivirus, which belongs to a family of viruses that continually change their compositions. Moreover, feline upper respiratory infections tend to progress due to a vulnerability to secondary infections.

Cat flu is a general name given to infectious acute feline respiratory disease caused by a number of organisms. It is commonly seen in cats that have not been vaccinated, especially when they are kept in an over-crowded, dusty environment with poor ventilation and high humidity.

There is much that can be done to support a healthy immune system in pets. Here are a few tips:

• Avoid exposure to toxins and chemicals as much as possible.
• Don’t expose your pet to second hand cigarette smoke.
• Give your pet a healthy varied diet – making sure to include lots of raw meat, fresh vegetables and fruit.
• Use natural remedies known to support immune system functioning –Echinacea, astragalus, goldenseal, elder and garlic have played a significant role in maintaining a healthy immune system.
• Ginseng is most suited for improving liver function, regenerating liver cells and ensuring general immunity against disease.
• As always, lots of exercise - the benefits are multiple both for you and your pet!
• Use Immunity and Liver Support capsules to boost your pet’s immune functioning and resistance against disease and infection.
• If going to boarding kennels causes your pet undue stress, consider investigating other options. Stress can weaken your pet’s immune system and make him/her more susceptible to infection.
• Talk to a holistic vet before immunizing your pet. Over-vaccination may stress the immune system unnecessarily.
• Acupressure massage is also helpful in improving immune system and liver functioning.

• Should your pet contract an illness, be a considerate pet owner and keep your coughing furry companion away from other pets.

 

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