>On Thu, 7 Dec 2006 18:07:17 EST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I would immediately put him on 500 mg/day of lysine for herpes. For the > gingivitis you might want to try a 5 day course of clindamycin, an antibiotic > that is especially good for gums.
>Michelle Hi Michelle, Thanks for your reply and suggestions. The variety of responses I received, both pro and con, on the dentistry emphasizes the fact that there is no correct answer. <G> Shane has been on Lysine, 250 mg. twice daily, since the ocular herpes was diagnosed and will remain on that for life. He was on antiviral eye drops (eventually a prednisone eye drop was also added for the inflammation) for about three months (he is off all the drops at present). The eye looks okay at the moment, though it sometimes still looks a little squinty. The vet had planned to do another thorough eye exam when he was under for the dental. Right now, I am leaning toward proceeding with the dental after pre-treating with antibiotics but I haven't decided yet. Thanks again for your reply. Sue and Shane Jerome, AZ
