Lysine Supplements?

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bambinaki

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Hello-

I have a healthy FIV+ boy (probably middle aged). Do you think I should give him Lysine supplements daily to boost his immunity even though he is healthy?

Thank you.
 
If he isn't having problems, I believe I've heard that continuous use may make it unhelpful if a herpes flare ocurrs. Perhaps you might ask your vet.
 
I had an FIV+ cat (passed away from an unrelated issue) and I gave him Lysine daily, he had a herpes flare up once in awhile and my vet told me to double the amount of Lysine. It always worked fine. I can't remember the maintenance dose, if it was 250mg or 500mg. Also, he had less frequent flare-ups after I started giving him daily Lysine.

I do not believe Lysine causes herpes flares. It is used to treat herpes.
 
BJM said:
If he isn't having problems, I believe I've heard that continuous use may make it unhelpful if a herpes flare ocurrs. Perhaps you might ask your vet.
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I give this to my foster on a daily basis. Im not refuting what you are saying, but I am wondering if you have any sources. Since the lysine barely does anything for her anyway, I hate to make it worse by using it.

Thanks!
 
tortie58 said:
Are you giving the Lysine; a human supplement to the cat?
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Not sure the question was directed toward me. I give the 'veterinary' formula, which is the same as for people...just packaged for cats. :mrgreen:
 
carolynandlatte said:
tortie58 said:
Are you giving the Lysine; a human supplement to the cat?
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Not sure the question was directed toward me. I give the 'veterinary' formula, which is the same as for people...just packaged for cats. :mrgreen:
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Tks! I wonder if its the same stuff because its much expansive if buy from vets!
 
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