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Poultry and Pets => Pets without Feathers => Topic started by: mumofstig on June 14, 2012, 22:34

Title: Lysine for cats
Post by: mumofstig on June 14, 2012, 22:34
I've seen this recommended for cats who have a stuffy nose and watery eyes.
It's non prescription but wondered if anybody else had used this before I get some for Lucy.

and yes, she has been to the vets and finished her anti -bis  :)
(apparently the Lysine aids their immune system to prevent recurrences  :unsure: )
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: Auntiemogs on June 14, 2012, 22:55
Not heard of it before Mum but glad she is ok.  :)
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: ANHBUC on June 14, 2012, 22:58
Could it be an allergy if the antibiotics haven't worked?   :unsure:

http://static.cnhi.zope.net/birmingham/metro/salemnews/pets/_article0011.html
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: mumofstig on June 14, 2012, 23:07
The antibis have worked but it's something that recurs regularly, so wondered if the supplements do help.
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: ANHBUC on June 14, 2012, 23:27
How old is Lucy Mum?  Has she always suffered from being a kitten?
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: mumofstig on June 14, 2012, 23:37
I re-homed her 4 years ago, and she's had it a couple/3  times each year since, not always bad enough for the vet but still noticeable.
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: ANHBUC on June 14, 2012, 23:59
Our cat has never suffered any of those symptoms but I do know they can suffer allergies.  Is it usually the same time of the year?

Omega 3 is supposed to be a good supplement for cats and should help the immune system.

Found this which may have some useful info.

www.halopets.com/pet-education/pet-articles/allergies-in-cats.html
Title: Re: Lysine for cats
Post by: Casey76 on June 20, 2012, 15:17
You may want to get her checked for Feline Herpes Virus.  This causes periodic outbreaks of snotty noses and gungy eyes. 

If it is FHV, then lysine is a very good supplement, and it was recommended to me by my vet for my two rescue kits, who had raging FHV infections when I got them at 4 weeks old.