I have also used VRCC and both opthamologists there are fabulous! We were lucky to catch Sammy's eosinophilic keratitis early so any new sign of herpes in my old guy is quickly taken care of with ofloxacin and l-lysine, which is easy to put into wet food (thank goodness, I would be having your...
My vet opthalmologist prescribed ofloxacin drops for my cat's eyes when he starts squinting at the start of a herpes virus outbreak. It has been very effective.
My experience is similar to yours. My cat has eosinophilic keratitis (in remission) related to feline herpes. My feline ophthalmologist recommended the famciclovir as more effective and it seems to work but then so does the l-lysine I have used.
I sympathize with you! These issues can be very stressful for both us and our cats. FYI, to treat Sam's occasional conjunctivitis we are using Ofloxacin, which has proven to be really effective.
Sam is the black and grey tabby and Lizzie is the seal point half-Siamese tabby. Most of the time they are cool together but now and then they have a spat. These were moments when they were cuddling and happy to share a bed.
I have given the Famciclovir pill pretty easily by breaking it in half - actually my vet's prescription was for half a tablet only. It doesn't seem too big but them my cat is not too bad about having a pill put in his mouth.
My cat Samson has a compromised immune system, already suffering from what seems to be a distal neuropathy (suffering is the wrong word - he is a happy little guy who just walks on his hocks and elbows and can run, jump, hug and pounce on my other kitty). Through the years he has had occasional...