Control of FHV-1 in the chronic phase of the disease in adult cats
- L-Lysine supplement formulated in soft chews soft chewable snacks of high palatability for cats infected with herpes virus.
- Indicated for adult cats in the chronic phase of the disease.
- It contains 500 mg of L-lysine per dose.
- Package of 30 Soft Chews (30 days for an adult cat).
Herpes Virus Feline
- It is estimated that at least 80% of cats are infected by feline herpes virus throughout their lives.
- After the initial infection the virus clones and eventually, often in stressful situations, it is reactivated producing a respiratory and / or ocular pathology.
- FHV-1 infected cats are chronically ill and permanent carriers of the infection.
- Typical symptomatology:
- Local: nasal discharge, sneezing, conjunctivitis, keratitis, chemosis, ulcers in the nose, lips, tongue and gums.
- General: fever, lethargy and loss of appetite
Mechanism of action
L-lysine is an amino acid that exerts a competitive action with arginine, another amino acid that is essential for the replication of FHV-1. By blocking arginine, L-lysine inhibits the multiplication capacity of the virus.
Indications
- Ophthalmologists and feline medicine experts recommend the use of L-lysine in the acute phase of the disease to reduce the severity of symptoms, accelerate healing and minimize the ability to spread the sick cat.
- Since FHV-1 infection is permanent, L-lysine is especially indicated as preventive maintenance for:
- Improve the quality of life of the cat with chronic symptoms.
- Avoid relapses.
- Minimize the risk of contagion to other cats in the house.
Target species: cats.
How to use
- Acute or active phase: adult cats, 1-2 soft chews a day; 0.5-1 soft chew kittens a day.
- Chronic or latent phase: adult cats, 1 soft chew per day; 1/2 soft chew kittens a day. As a preventative, ALYSIA® should be administered ideally daily on a continuous basis, or at least during periods of stress (eg: entry of a new cat into the house, pregnancy, change of season ...).
Presentation: 30 soft chews (30 days for an adult cat).
Manufacturer: VETNOVA