Anyone used Vibactra Plus?

goblinsmom

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Goblin is a herpes kitty and usually when he has a flare up, I supplement with L-lysine per his vet's instruction. When I noticed a goopy eye yesterday, I went to get the tube of Viralys and realized it was expired. I'd seen powdered L-lysine in health food stores, and so I figured it was probably something my local holistic pet store carried. But the owner told me that she doesn't carry it because she does not have a reputable source that carries L-lysine without additives and so it does not pass her strict quality control of her products. Instead, she called a holistic vet for me and I was recommended to use something called Vibactra Plus.

Does anyone have experience using this, especially in the case of feline herpes? I can't seem to find much information on the Web about it. The instructions say to give four times daily, but Goblin HATES IT. He won't go near his food if I try to sneak in even a few drops, and I can't stomach the thought of forcing it down his throat four times a day, especially if I'm not reasonably confident that it's going to help.

Any info/personal use testimonials would be greatly appreciated!
 

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Hi @GoblinsMom  I am sorry your post hasn't been answered more quickly.  I'm afraid I don't have experience with using the product you are looking at.  I do agree that caution is needed with using anything not specifically prepared for cats due to additives that can be present, and also in calculating the safe dose for your cat.   I also agree with not traumatizing your cat by giving the L lysine if it is distressing:  the resulting stress would probably do more harm than the L Lysine would do good.

My experience in using powdered L Lysine with my cat (Mouse) was horrible:  he did a fine enactment of major seizure, foaming at the mouth and making the most horrible noises.  It didn't take more than one attempt for me to decide never to try that again and I went straight back to the vet for a gel in easy dosing pump dispenser.   Thankfully Mouse loves this alternative and considers it a treat.  Thankfully it is now a rare treat because I only use it when he shows active symptoms like a runny eye, his herpes outbreaks have been few and far between for a couple of years now.    I do periodically check that it is still in date for fear this same thing could happen to me and I'd get to the vet and they would be out of stock.  

I hope Goblin shows signs of feeling better really soon.
 
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