About Alternative Healing for Feline Nasal Congestion

Cats commonly develop feline nasal congestion as a result of a respiratory infection similar to the common cold. Their symptoms may be nasal congestion, sneezing and watery eyes. You can treat your cat’s feline nasal congestion naturally at home. If your cats’ symptoms persist for more than a week, you should seek the advice of a veterinarian.

Treat Cat Congestion Like Human Congestion

You can run a hot shower and place your cat in the bathroom for 15 minutes to inhale the steamy vapors, or run a humidifier in the room where your cat spends most of their time. Both of these options will help to alleviate the symptoms of feline nasal congestion.

Wipe With Warm Towel

Wipe down your cat's nose and eyes with a clean warm towel numerous times throughout the day. Do not use the same rag, because you can spread the infection when you reuse the rag. Keep the nose and eyes clean and add a small amount of lubricant to the cat's nose if it becomes dry or cracked.

Licorice Root

Give your cat licorice root as an alternative and holistic treatment for feline nasal congestion. The licorice root is known to decrease inflammation of the sinuses, which will help alleviate your cat's congestion and allow it to begin breathing better.

Food

Your cat may not want to eat when it is congested. This is because cats are fueled by their sense of smell. In order to help nourish your cat while it has feline nasal congestion, you want to feed it foods that have a strong enough odor that it can smell. Add the juice of tuna to entice it to eat and stay nourished.