Home Remedies For Your Cat

If you have a pet cat at home, you must be aware of the numerous problems that it might go through, right from fleas to dandruff, from one time to the other. In such a case, running to the vet every time is neither feasible nor advisable. In fact, if the problem is in its initial stages, you can try curing it at home only, minimizing the trouble for your pet as well. This is where home remedies for your cat come into play. In case you are unaware of the same, the following lines would surely increase your knowledge.

 

 

It might be possible that something is stuck in your cat's throat. In such a case, open its mouth gently and look inside for any foreign object. Try to remove it as gently as possible. In case of persistent cough, mix together 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp ground ginger and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper. Give 1 tsp of the mixture to your cat twice daily, for at least three days.

 

In case your cat suffers from dandruff in the winter season, it is advisable to keep it away from the fireplace as much as possible. At the same time, you can consider making use of humidifiers, which help keep dryness at bay. Check out your pet for fleas or fur mites, which might be causing dandruff. If none of this is the issue, you can supplement your cat's diet with fish oil or sunflower oil, after taking the advice of your vet.

 

If your cat is suffering from diarrhea, avoid feeding it for one day, as the absence of food will help cleanse the system. At the same time, make sure to provide it with lots of fluids, mainly in the form of water and electrolyte solution. This will keep your pet well hydrated. After one-day fast, a diet of cooked chicken breast and rice will work the best. You also need to avoid dairy products completely.

 

One of the best home remedies for ear mites in cats comprises of corn oil. Massage the oil about the inside of your cat's ear and then clean the infected region with a cotton ball. You can also make use of almond and olive oil for the purpose. Mix ½ ounce of almond (or olive) oil with 400 IU of vitamin E. Warm the mixture and put ½ -full dropper into the cat's ear.

 

If your cat has been infested by fleas, wash its bedding and area rugs frequently. As for the cat itself, you will need to bathe it with a mild detergent once a week. This will help you get rid of adult fleas, larvae, and eggs. Between baths, remember to groom your pet with a flea comb, making sure to dip the comb in water after every stroke.

 

When your cat is suffering from the problem of worms, giving it a bit of tobacco can prove to be helpful. However, you need to make use of its juice, not the thing as a whole. Soak some tobacco in a teaspoon of water. Let it stand for sometime and then put the water in your pet's mouth. You will have to hold its mouth shut, forcing it to swallow the liquid.