L-LYSINE HCI
supplement for cats with the herpes virus in their eyes
Supplements
L-Lysine (100mg/10lbs daily)
http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Now-Pets-L-Lysine-for-Cats-8-oz-226-8-g/65646
or even better…
https://www.iherb.com/pr/Now-Foods-L-Lysine-Pure-Powder-1-lb-454-g/653
Dosage and Availability
L-lysine is readily available at some grocery stores, and most local and online health food stores. It is relatively inexpensive and comes in the forms of capsules, tablets, powder or liquid. Recommended dosage for treating cat conjunctivitis caused by feline herpes is 500mg twice a day for 5 days. Symptoms should be significantly lessened, at which point you may opt to continue supplementing with lysine. A maintenance dose of 250mg per day can be given indefinitely, as few to no side effects are likely. If your cat is finicky and notices the slightly salty taste of lysine , you can mix capsule, liquid or powder lysine with regular canned cat food, or baby food.
Cats need the amino acid arginine, and since lysine and arginine compete with each other, do not exceed a maintenance dose of 250 mg on a long-term basis. If your cat only has occasional symptoms, give L-Lysine only when needed in the most conservative dose – 250 mg and increase to 500 mg only for short periods of time.
