The defenses of dogs and cats play a truly essential role in their well-being. Furry animals, like humans, are exposed to various pathogens that can compromise their health, from simple colds to more serious illnesses.
Therefore, caring for and strengthening the immune system of dogs and cats is a priority to contribute to their quality of life and longevity. And a strong immune system not only helps them fight diseases, but also promotes a faster recovery if they get sick.
Echinacea: specific reinforcement of the immune system
Echinacea plays an essential role in boosting the immune system naturally (and not just in dogs and cats, but it's a great tool for humans too). But what exactly is Echinacea and what are the benefits it brings to the health of dogs and cats?
What is echinacea?
Echinacea, scientifically known as Echinacea purpurea, is a herbaceous plant native to North America that has been used for centuries by various indigenous cultures for medicinal purposes. This plant, which belongs to the daisy family, is characterized by its showy flowers with pink or purple petals and its ability to strengthen the immune system.
What are the benefits of echinacea?
Widely recognized for its medicinal properties, especially in regards to strengthening the immune system, Echinacea contains a variety of active compounds, including polyphenols, alkylamides and polysaccharides, which contribute to its beneficial health effects. These compounds help stimulate the activity of various cells of the immune system, such as white blood cells, strengthening the body's defenses against infections and diseases.
La Echinacea works as a natural antibiotic, strengthening the immune system to fight a variety of viruses and bacteria. The time factor is key for Echinacea to do its job. Thus, it must be administered before the animal becomes ill. For this reason, we recommend doing it, for example, at each change of season, which is when there is a greater risk of temperature changes altering the state of health. You should also do it when you notice the first symptoms that your dog or cat is incubating an illness. When the animal is already sick, its own immune system will already be responding, so giving it echinacea will not contribute much.
Although each echinacea-based supplement will indicate a recommended dosage, as a general rule, echinacea should be added daily to the dog's cat's food for one or two weeks and then give a few days' rest.
In addition to changes in season or when you notice that an illness is incubating, it is a good idea to enrich your animal's food with echinacea in stressful situations such as travel, moving, etc. in which your immune system can be attacked.
Of course, if after giving echinacea the animal shows signs of allergy, discontinue this natural treatment. Also if the animal already suffers from an autoimmune disease, consult with an integrative veterinarian to find an alternative.
Propolis and echinacea: take care of your defenses at all times
Echinacea, as we have mentioned, is a natural antibiotic that, if administered promptly, can help fight diseases quickly and effectively. But what happens if we want to strengthen the immune system of dogs and cats during the rest of the year? To do this, we propose a mixed strategy: propolis throughout the year and at specific times, echinacea.
El propolis It is a natural compound made by bees. This is a powerful and beneficial natural supplement that is also widely used in veterinary medicine and provides many health benefits, including helping to strengthen the immune system.
In this way, the combination of echinacea and propolis allows the immune system of dogs and cats to be cared for naturally throughout the year, providing a solid base with propolis and offering that extra help with echinacea.
Echinacea for dogs and cats
En Herbalist for animals You can find echinacea for dogs and cats in different formats that will adapt to the specific needs of your furry friend. Remember that we are an online herbalist, so you can place your order in our store via the Internet and you will receive it at home in 24/48 hours.
BIO Echinacea for dogs and cats in liquid format
La BIO echinacea for dogs and cats from PetNaturam strengthens the immune system and fights infections due to viruses and bacteria in dogs and cats. It is an organically grown herbal extract based on Echinacea, elderberry and eleutherococcus.
Echinacea powder for dogs
Echinacea purpurea is a medicinal plant that stimulates the immune system, but it is also antiviral, antibacterial, and prevents respiratory diseases in dogs. We offer you echinacea in powder form for dogs.
BIO AND 100 extract for the defenses of dogs and cats
AND 100 It is a Bio extract for defenses with a certificate of organic agriculture based on plants and also trace elements to strengthen the immune system of dogs and cats. This extract is composed of thyme, eucalyptus, echinacea and cranberry.
Herbal extract with echinacea
Anibio Immunalin is an herbal extract with echinacea to strengthen the immune system of dogs, cats and rodents. It is indicated for animals that often suffer from infectious diseases because it supports the function of their own defenses.
Propolis and Echinacea for dogs
Propolis for dogs from Anibio contains propolis and echinacea capsules They help the dog's own body defenses to strengthen their immune system. Its ingredients are: propolis, rice flour, oat fiber and echinacea.
