Pet Herbal Info Blog

posted by Tess on Oct 17

Generally a cold is an inflammation of the nose and throat characterized by increased production of mucus. While human colds are associated with a change in season, cat colds are independent of seasonality and are usually caused by a virus. The most important thing to note is that a virus must live its course and cannot be killed by drugs. Treating viral infections, especially in the feline respiratory tract is futile.

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 infection tends to progress due to a vulnerability to secondary infections.

You will be required to cure cat colds only if the underlying cause has been identified as a bacterial infection. Otherwise cat cold must run its course. Cats are likely to sneeze and sleep a lot during the course of the infection, which can last between 7 to 14 days at the maximum. You can make use of some time tested home remedies, herbal cures and homeopathic remedies to alleviate the symptoms.

You should aim to provide comfort to your pet as long as the symptoms persist. Keep your cat warm and dry. Do not let her out in the cold. Low temperatures tend to constrict the bronchial tubes and can make breathing difficult for the already troubled cat. Colds usually lead to loss of smell and the cat may refuse to eat. Your primary attention should be to ensure that your pet is properly fed and in doing so you may have to coax her to eat well to keep up energy levels and immunity.

If the cat is showing symptoms of secondary infection like a yellowish green discharge from the cat nose and eyes, it should ring alarming bells. This is the time to take your cat to the veterinarian.

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. As soon as you bring a cat home 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.

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Respo-K is a natural, safe and effective combination of herbal and homeopathic ingredients to treat and prevent colds, congestion, sneezing and respiratory infections in pets.  Use Respo-K for acute treatment of colds and respiratory infections in pets; to reduce symptoms of sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and nose; to decrease recovery time from respiratory infections; to strengthen your pet’s immune system and prevent recurrence and for prevention of secondary infections of the sinuses or lungs.  Respo-K comes in small lactose tablets which are readily taken by dogs and which may be crushed and easily administered to cats.

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