But herpesvirus is sneaky.
Lysine for cats eyes.
L lysine has long been administered by veterinarians as a mode of prevention and treatment of feline herpesvirus also known as fhv 1.
Infected cats sneeze have a runny nose and eyes and feel poorly for a few days to a week or so but then they recover uneventfully.
Argenine is produced by the body while lysine is not.
The herpesvirus is dependent upon an amino acid called argenine for reproduction.
Effectiveness of dietary lysine supplement in cats with enzootic upper respiratory disease.
Feline herpes is highly contagious amongst cats causing upper respiratory infections and a painful eye discharge called conjunctivitis that can lead to blindness.
L lysine is an important dietary supplement for cats because not only does it treat feline herpes but it also helps to prevent the symptoms.
Once a cat is infected the body can never completely eradicate it.
L lysine dosages are determined per individual cat based on her.
That s 4 cats treated with lysine and 4 cats in the control group to compare the two.