Cat Treat

Posted on Monday, August 22nd, 2011 at 3:58 am

Cat Treat

Herbs For Cats

Flea allergies? Hot spots? Cats suffer from a variety of issues that affect their health. While plenty of chemical-based treatments are designed to help them combat harsh symptoms, many pet lovers prefer to use natural or organic solutions to treat cats. Natural cures help avoid the often harsh side effects that come with prescription chemicals.

Worms, skin conditions, depression, anxiety; these conditions and others can plague indoor and outdoor cats with both physical and emotional symptoms. From coconut oil to vinegar, however, safe solutions are easy to find and apply.

Products can also be purchased online. For more information, please visit the following website: http://herbsforcats.net

Organic Solutions for Cat Skin Conditions

Skin allergies and “hot spots” are among the most problematic cat conditions. Often the result of overly-sensitive skin, poor diet, or flea allergies, the symptoms include redness, irritation, fur pulling (resulting in bald spots), scabs, and nervousness. Treating these areas to prevent discomfort or infection can be challenging, since a cat’s tendency to lick sore spots removes medicine.

Safe remedies that both treat the spots directly (and that cats can ingest for benefits) are surprisingly simple. Coconut Oil is a soothing natural cream that promotes healing for skin conditions; intended for consumption, the coconut has positive properties for cats that are willing to eat it as well.

Soothe irritated skin with a simple lemon and water rinse. Unlike harsh soaps which leave residue, a natural lemon juice rinse can help cleanse skin and soothe irritation. For cats that resist water contact, try daubing it directly onto the spot with an extra-damp sponge of the solution.

Boosting a Cat’s Immune System

Among the internal remedies that benefit cats are herbal remedies and popular supplements. Brewer’s Yeast helps boost immunity with cats. A powdered form can be sprinkled directly over their food or mixed into canned cat food; some cats will take a small pill variety if they like the taste.

Supplements like fish oil can also improve immune system response. The oils are usually purchased in gel cap form from the vitamin and supplement sections in retail stores; the capsules are then opened and the oils applied directly to the cat’s food.

Coconut oil can also be administered for internal issues, such as worms, hairballs, and some autoimmune conditions. Raw pumpkin (canned, non-pie mixtures) can be administered in a daily tablespoon to treat diarrhea and other digestive complaints that plague cats.

Treating Anxiety and Depression in Cats

Help calm anxious or unhappy cats with a few safe supplements that improve emotional well-being; and a few tricks that help distract cats engaging in obsessive-compulsive habits. A daub of vinegar on a cat’s paw, for instance, can distract it from nervous behavior like fur-pulling or scratching. It can also be used to treat other condictions, such as fungus or infection.

Treat a cat’s mental well-being with supplements that boost vitamin E for mental health. Increased, safe levels of vitamin E can help cats combat stress, anxiety, and depression.

While results are not always guaranteed (and sometimes slower than traditional medications), many pet owners feel the wait is worth it to avoid potentially harmful chemicals. With safer, natural solutions readily available, patient pet lovers can treat many of the most uncomfortable ailments suffered by cats.

Many natural remedies can be found at home. Others can be purchased online. Both provide a natural, safe, effective cure for your feline friend. For more information on purchasing herbs for cats online, please visit http://herbsforcats.net.

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