you can make saline drops too. use 1 cup of warm water, 1/2 tsp of salt and a pinch of baking soda. use 10-20 drops per nostril (about 1/2 to 1 ml.) it's best to use boiled, non-fluoridated water.
i also find that adding some eucalyptus EO to the humidifier helps. i usually also add a little lavendar EO and some tea tree oil as well, and last time i added a cup of sage tea to the water as well.
you can make a chest rub with olive oil and essential oils (eucalyptus is best for congestion.) rub a bit on, cover with a damp washcloth, and cover that with a dry towel. hold it there as long as he'll let you. this can help with chest congestion.
try to keep his feet warm. some people suggest putting on a pair of cold wet cotton socks and covering with wool socks. i haven't tried this, but i hear it works well.
i also use rescue remedy quite a bit when they're sick and upset. it seems to help sometimes. that and alot of TLC, which it sounds like he's already getting. avoid tylenol and other OTC meds, they will just make the illness last longer.
i also find that adding some eucalyptus EO to the humidifier helps. i usually also add a little lavendar EO and some tea tree oil as well, and last time i added a cup of sage tea to the water as well.
you can make a chest rub with olive oil and essential oils (eucalyptus is best for congestion.) rub a bit on, cover with a damp washcloth, and cover that with a dry towel. hold it there as long as he'll let you. this can help with chest congestion.
try to keep his feet warm. some people suggest putting on a pair of cold wet cotton socks and covering with wool socks. i haven't tried this, but i hear it works well.
i also use rescue remedy quite a bit when they're sick and upset. it seems to help sometimes. that and alot of TLC, which it sounds like he's already getting. avoid tylenol and other OTC meds, they will just make the illness last longer.
