The use of human drugs can be very dangerous for our pets if they have not been prescribed by the veterinarian, in the same way, many veterinary drugs, despite having been administered correctly, can cause various side effects in an attempt to treat some of the common cat diseases.
The side effects of some veterinary drugs are potentially dangerous when treatment is required for prolonged periods of time, that is when we need to protect our cat's he alth in a more natural and respectful way with its organism.
In this AnimalWised article we show you the best natural anti-inflammatories for cats.
The process of inflammation in cats
Inflammatory processes are not very different if they occur in a cat's body or in our body, in both cases the inflammation can be due to very different causesAmong which we can highlight a trauma, a bone disease or a viral, fungal or bacterial condition. The inflammatory process is mediated by multiple chemical reactions, but is ultimately characterized by the following symptoms :
- Tumor: Refers to swelling that occurs in inflamed tissues.
- Rubor: Due to greater blood supply we could observe the inflamed areas of a more reddish color, this becomes especially evident when the inflammation is caused by injuries.
- Heat: Also due to a greater blood supply, the inflamed area will present a higher body temperature.
- Pain: Our cat can manifest it in multiple ways, with greater restlessness, difficulty moving or changes in appetite
Natural remedies for inflammation in cats
If your cat shows symptoms of inflammation, it will be a priority to go to the vet as soon as possible, as it is very important to determine the cause of the inflammationIn the event that it is not a serious condition, the veterinarian will tell you if you can dispense with pharmacological treatment and use more natural therapeutic resources.
If this is the case, you should know that there are several natural anti-inflammatories for cats, some very simple, but no less effective for that. Let's see what they are:
- Local heat: If you have a thermal bag or a hot water bottle, you have an anti-inflammatory for your cat. When we apply local heat to the affected area, blood vessels dilate, which reduces inflammation and quickly relieves pain.
- Calendula: Calendula is a plant, in fact, it is the best plant to use when inflammation is associated with wounds. We can apply the mother tincture of this plant through a hot water compress that we will apply to the affected area, although the ideal would be to be able to acquire a calendula-based cream that does not present contraindications if applied topically to our cat.
- Apple cider vinegar: Apple cider vinegar is useful for treating inflammation as it increases potassium levels in the cat's body, thus facilitating the purification of the body and also of all waste substances that are part of the inflammatory process and aggravate it. Add a teaspoon daily to the cat's water, renewing the water the next day.
- Turmeric: Turmeric is a culinary species with multiple medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory activity. Just add half a teaspoon of turmeric to your cat's food every day.
- Olive oil and oily fish: These foods contain essential Omega-3 fatty acids, which have important anti-inflammatory activity, which it is also highly effective.
It is important that you consult your veterinarian before applying any of these remedies, since taking into account your cat's medical history, he will confirm if there may be any type of contraindication or not.
Other tips for treating inflammation in cats
Here are some other tips that will help make the natural treatment against inflammation more effective:
- If the affected area compromises your cat's optimal mobility, it is essential that you try with all your might to keep most of the day at rest, because the more we move an inflamed tissue, the more it becomes inflamed.
- The pain caused by inflammation can reduce your cat's appetite, so you should feed him wet, smelly and tasty food.
- When inflammation is associated with trauma with open wounds it is important to apply an antiseptic (your veterinarian will tell you which one) and whenever It is possible not to cover the wound in order to promote better healing.
- We must ensure that our cat drinks as much water as possible and reduce the presence of s alt in his diet, in this way, he will reduce his body volume and the evolution of the inflamed tissue will be improved.
- Do not administer anti-inflammatories for human use, it could be life-threatening.
