Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
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Pets acquire many of the same diseases and viruses that humans do, though they're often in different strains.
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Listen to your cat's breathing. If it sounds labored, heavy or scratchy, your pet may have feline respiratory disease. This common affliction is comparable to asthma in a human. Sometimes, it's more serious. Inexpensive folk medicines like Peruvian bark and iron phosphate can help.
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Do not let your pet go untreated. If you do, your pet's condition can worsen dramatically and possibly spread to other animals. Use online references like PetFriendlyHealth.com (see Resources below) to learn more.
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Know that Peruvian bark has been fed to cats with respiratory infections. It has been used to assist in the prevention of dehydration as well as in fighting viral infection.
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Combine phosphate of iron with the Peruvian bark to help the cat recover from any sinus disorders related to the respiratory problems.
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Remember that when suffering from a respiratory disorder, your pet will not be able to smell food very well. This will decrease the attraction of eating and possibly result in malnourishment. Make sure to feed your pet food that contains a strong odor, which will make the food more appealing.
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Use folk medicine to safely treat all of your pets, but do so with caution. It's very important to pay particularly close attention to the condition of your pet when you detect any abnormality.
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Continue to seek advice online if you're contemplating folk medicine remedies in the future. Talk to a local veterinarian as well for further valuable opinions.
Comments
shurepetsrock said
on 10/1/2007 There is Holistic Vets that Can help with any Folk Medicine needs.