At the onset of sneezing my dogs and cats are the recipients of vitamin C (powder, pills or capsules) and zinc in particular, also Canine Care (or Feline Care) multi-vitamin-multi-minerals and antioxidants to boost the immune system.
Sometimes I put echinacea drops diluted with water, in a syringe, and administer that also. I also put some Olbas oil on the edge of their beds or a little eucalyptus oil. Tiger balm at a safe distance can also help to clear nasal passages. However, none of these oils should be put right next to the nose. You can also put your dog or cat in the bathroom when you are having a hot bath as the steam can help congestion.
HOMEOPATHICALLY: The vet Meg Kaplan gave my cats a homeopathic sinusitis mix consisting of Pulsatilla3x, Hydrastis3x andKali Bich 6x.This remedy worked very well on Coco my brown and white Cornish Rex who seemed to have a permanent cold until Meg cured him.
Copyright Alexandra Bastedo
Alexandra is the author of “The Healthy Cat” and “The Healthy Dog” books which are recommended by vets. She also founded Pet Nutrition Concepts with the eminent homeopathic vet Mark Elliott on www.petnutrition.co.uk to provide supplements for the sanctuary animals and pets generally.
She is the founder of the ABC Animal Sanctuary at www.abcanimalsanctuary.co.uk which relies upon your donations -however small- to function. There are vet bills and feed bills for 150 animals and birds.
