Eye drops for Herpes

karkel59

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Do any of you use eye drops for the break out of redness due to herpes and if so what type and how much ?
 

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My kitty doesn't normally get the red eyes (conjunctivitis), but I have use gentamicin drops on her in the past successfully.  I also use them in her nose because she gets very sneezy and congested and they work great.  I know many herpes kitty owners who use idoxuridine drops for their kitty.
 
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When angel used to have break outs, the vet prescribed the Neo Poly drops, & those always worked well for him. 

Yes, I agree about the lysine. I have been giving it to Angel for over 4 years now, & he never has break outs anymore. He was on the eye drops every few months off & on for the first two years he was with me. I could just call the vet for refills. 

I think it's been over two or more years now sense he has needed any.  If his eyes even start to look a little suspicious, or he sneezes a few times, (rare)

& seems he just needs a little immune boost, (also if I know he is going to be stressed for some reason it seems to help, sense the immune system is more vulnerable under stress.   I just up his dose for a few days to two weeks if needed & all is fine. 

The recommended dose is 250 mg. 2XS/day.  500 mg. 2XS/day during a break out. 

I just order a bottle of 500 mg. Lysine capsules on amazon, & sprinkle 1/2 a cap in his breakfast, & the other 1/2 in his dinner.  

Hope that helps!
 
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