Natural Home Remedies for Cat Cough

by Christine
(Paris, France)

Reader Question: There are three stray kittens that come around often to my father in law's place. They feed them but do not let them inside. I have noticed that one of them is coughing now. It is a dry cough, probably associated with a cold...it is cold in Paris, France. Since they are stray cats, a trip to the vet is not an option. Is there a home remedy that I can provide that might boost the immune system to help this little guy? I will not be able to get close to the kitten as all three are very shy and run at the sight of a person without food!

Thanks for any advice!

Cat Health Guide Editor Answer:

Thanks for your question. Your kindness towards those kittens is greatly appreciated. Cold weather is a major factor in causing cat chest problems and symptoms such as cough etc. Also, cough due to cold can turn into a respiratory tract infection, caused by various secondary bacterial and viral organisms.

A cat cough home remedy you can initially try for the poor kitten you mentioned is chicken soup mixed with some black pepper. This will help to reduce the cough symptoms and any mild chest problem, but remember that this can never be thought of as a specific treatment or cure for the condition.

Since you have mentioned that a visit to the veterinarian is not an option, you can try and use a natural remedy such as KC-Defense Formula . This can help in overcoming any developing chest infection. Though available natural preparations are usually administered orally after restraining the cat, you can also use them mixed in with water or food. Make sure that you provide the quantity of the natural remedy recommended by manufacturer.

As kittens remain out in the cold, some symptoms may reappear after resolution. If this happens, bring the sick kitten to a local shelter or pet orphanage for veterinary care.