Alternative Health: Essiac Tea For Cats
June 21, 2008 – 12:59 pmAccording to conventional thinking, essiac tea is something that human cancer patients take. However, more and more cat owners are feeding their pets essiac. Since essiac is both potent and nontoxic, it may help to improve your cats digestion, help to boost your cats immune system, and relieve stress. When you bring a cat into a new environment, he or she may suffer disorientation and even physical discomfort.
The soothing herbal compounds in essiac tea may be perfect for ameliorating your cats pain and fears. Of course, its a good idea to talk with your veterinarian before putting your cat on an herbal supplement. After all, even though essiac is nontoxic, if you alter your cats dietary routine too abruptly, it may be confusing and overwhelming.
Giving Essiac Tea to Your Cat
It can be difficult to encourage a cat to drink tea, especially essiac tea, which has been reported to taste somewhat bitter thanks to the watercress. One way to encourage the animal to take the tea is to mix it with water or with the animals food. Dont mix the tea with milk, however, as the lactose compounds in most milk products can cause diarrhea and other digestive issues in your cat.
Small changes to your cats regimen can do a lot for your cats health. While you dont have to shower your animal with attention 24/7, its a good idea to give it plenty of praise and toys. Work with your adoption center and/or veterinarian to learn how to attend to your cats special needs, and stay aware of your cats eating habits. Attentive owners can usually catch problems before they become severe.