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Chronic bronchitis (CB) is an inflammatory airway disease, which, in association with tracheobronchial collapse, is probably the most common chronic canine airway disorder. Inflammation within airways causes chronic cough and excessive mucus production. Because, dogs can’t expectorate (spit), it is not always easy to know if the dog is making increased airway mucus. Therefore, the diagnosis of CB is usually based on chronic cough alone.
The kits below are not a substitute for veterinary care. They are designed to offer safe, non-toxic, no side effect support for dogs with bronchitis.
If your dog has chronic bronchitis you need to take a broader approach in natural support. Chronic bronchitis differs from acute tracheo-bronchitis in being mucoid rather than a dry hacking cough. Chronic bronchitis may be easily excited by extraneous factors such as frequent movement, exercise and palpation of the chest and throat. Thus the symptoms tend to ameliorate when the dog rests.
Often chronic bronchitis will develop as a sequel to some other infectious disease of a systemic nature, probably viral. It is also seen in older animals accompanying heart weakness.
While it is important to address the presenting symptoms it is equally important to take a holistic approach. Diet and the environment need to be looked at. External factors such as carpeting, lawn chemicals, household cleaners, smoke, and pollution will aggravate symptoms. Diet needs to be pure, fresh foods that help to eliminate metabolic wastes and eliminate fluid retention and keep excess weight down thus improving the overall respiratory health.
The kit contains a homeopathic cough remedy which is a broad spectrum homeopathic remedy. The cough remedy contains Drosera, Arsenicum, Spongia, and Baryta Carb in homeopathic potencies. These remedies address both acute and chronic cough. Spongia is a useful remedy where there are heart problems as well, Drosera is for coughing, Arsenicum is a deep acting remedy addressing many symptoms of cough and bronchitis, and Baryta is particularly useful in older dogs with cough and respiratory afflictions.
The herbal tincture includes Echinacea and Goldenseal the former being an immune system booster and the later has a particular affinity to mucus membranes acting as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent.
The homeopathic remedy is a 15 ml plastic bottle and is designed to last about 1 month. With homeopathy the goal is to give the least amount of the remedy and still get results. So you begin with 5-7 drops 3 or 4 times per day. As you see improvement over the next few days you reduce the dose to 2 times per day, then once per day if that dose 'holds'. Each dog is different and may require a different dose.
The herbal tincture 30 ml (1 ounce) is given orally 1 or 2 times per day according to weight.
Chronic bronchitis may not be 'cured' with this kit - we cannot guarantee the results because there are so many factors involved with any chronic case. Environment, heart, diet, age, general health, breed and breed history, etc.
This is why we recommend a holistic approach. Work on the whole dog, not just the bronchitis. A healthy fresh diet does wonders for almost any dog suffering from any disease. The elimination of commercial foods and the intake of fresh, wholesome, high quality real food will set off a series of overall health improvements such as weight loss, better digestion, elimination, improved skin, coat, heart, lungs, joints etc. All organ systems are positively affected by good diet.
As the general health of the dog improves it is now possible for specific aliments such as bronchitis to turn around.
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The Cough remedy in this kit is excellent for dogs prone to bronchitis. Kit contains 20 ml liquid Homeopathic Cough Formula (lower respiratory tract) and 40 gram Pet Boost Herbal Powder - Instructions included. Safe with no side effects. $37.95 
Bronchitis usually occurs when the mucus membranes lining the bronchial tubes become inflamed. Shortness of breath and coughing attacks (dry at first, then loose in the later stages). The Cough remedy in this kit is excellent for dogs prone to bronchitis. Kit contains 20ml liquid Homeopathic Cough Formula (lower respiratory tract), 40 gram Pet Boost Herbal Powder 2 ounce Phytomucil herbal tincture to soothe and heal the mucus membrane lining of the throat (irritated by the cough) - Instructions included. Safe with no side effects. $59.95 
