The following is a list of things that you could start to incorporate into your pet's daily living that may prove beneficial in managing your pet's condition and increasing energy levels:
Living Environment
Try to avoid the amount of known allergens, chemical irritants and harsh cleaners that your pet is exposed to on a daily basis as these substances may elicit undesirable effects within the body, via absorption through the skin, lungs, eyes and digestive tract.
Install air filtration devices in the living environments to decrease the amount of foreign compounds your pet's lungs, eyes and skin have to filter out; this may not be feasible; however, cleaner (at least good air flow) air can have a very positive impact on health.
To decrease exposure to molds and bacteria that can aggravate or initiate inflammatory conditions and discomfort, frequently change bedding so that your pet has a dry place to sleep.
To ensure that your pet is not directly exposed to extreme low temperatures and dampness while sleeping on outside surfaces, raise the bedding off the ground.
Diet and Nutrition
A premium quality feed is very important to help maintain optimum pet health.
Limit administration of refined sugars as it can lead to abnormal fluctuations in blood sugar resulting in irritability and lowered immunity and energy levels.
Administer probiotic cultures from reputable food and/or supplement companies, as "healthy" bacteria within your pet's digestive tract aid in the proper digestion of food and produce B-Vitamins for your pet's body to utilize.
Administer plenty of water, preferably purified, to assure adequate fluids are present for healthy biochemical interactions.
Administer plenty of more healthful whole foods such as berries and vegetables, which are loaded with phytochemicals and fiber helpful in maintaining health and digestive regularity. Try to get your pet to eat more slowly.
Increase dietary administration of cold water fish as they supply the essential fatty acid building blocks (gammalinolenic acid, GLA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) that are required by cell membranes to maintain structure and function. These fatty acids are very susceptible to heat, light and oxygen; make sure they are stored in cold, dry and dark areas. Do not purchase flax or cold water fish oils if premixed with other vitamins and minerals, as they will surely be rancid.
Betaine HCL and digestive enzyme tablets or capsules can be administered with meals to increase your pet's ability to breakdown food particles properly; this decreases the absorption of large foreign particles into your pet's bloodstream that may provoke abnormal inflammatory, spasmodic and degenerative reactions (immune and/or non-immune mediated).
Exercise and Attention
Make sure your pet maintains some type of activity each and every day.Give them lots of love, attention and praise.