I just assume if cats have been in a shelter or rescue, that they've
been exposed to Herpes, and of course have had quite a few. I use
Lysine orally - I start out with 500 mg(powder mixed with small amt of
water) via syringe twice a day. And of course clean the eyes. If
they have Herpes, it starts showing improvement within a few days, in
my experience. At some point I cut back to 250 MG twice daily, and
eventually stop. Lysine is what's used on humans who have Herpes
mouth sores (but think that's a different strain of Herpes).
I know some folks in the past, on this list, have used interferon
alpha. Some have put it directly in the eyes, although I've never
used it that way.
My understanding is that once the stress is reduced and they start
getting healthy, they seem to do fine. It's not nearly what FELV
is. I'd certainly encourage you to go for it.
Gloria
On Mar 8, 2008, at 2:53 PM, Lynne wrote:
Could any of you give me some first hand info and experience with
the herpes virus in cats. There is this young cat I saw a picture
of who is in a rescue shelter at the moment . The poor little thing
was a total wreck when this woman took her in and she is now in the
process of getting her eyes cleaned up. They look a whole lot
better than they did before this woman got hold of her. Apparently
the vet who is taking care of the cat said her eyes would have to be
cleaned at least twice a day and when and if she has flareups the
appropriate treatment will have to be given. She is being spayed
very shortly and is going to be up for adoption fairly soon. I said
I would take her probably because she reminded me a lot of BooBoo.
She's all white and from the picture looks like she may have persian
in her. She has that same flat little face that Boo did. Would I
be getting myself into something like I just went through with Boo
or is there more hope for these animals. This kitty has tested
negative for feline leukemia. I haven't even told my husband yet.
I just blurted out that I would take her. I don't even know if I'll
be chosen anyway.
Lynne
