VetriScience Vetri Lysine Plus - 120 Chews - Immune Support Cat Supplements and Vitamins with L-Lysine and DMG for Immunity and Respiratory Health​

I have five cats and at least three of them have eye herpes. One of them is a 10.5-month-old rescued kitten I got last month. I am fairly certain he had eye herpes before I brought him home, but at any rate, there is a bit of kitty stress in my household right now as he integrates himself, so one of my other eye herpes cats may have been shedding the virus and infected him. Thankfully, he does not have ulcers, but he has clear eye discharge and sometimes sneezes. So I asked my vet about lysine options.Please note: this has chicken-based flavoring in it so it will not work for cats with chicken allergies and/or inflammatory bowel disease. (If you have a cat like that, your best bet is buying lysine tablets for humans and crushing them, then suspending them in liquid, drawing up in a syringe, and administering that way. Human lysine tablets are a bit too big for a cat to swallow.) If your cat is able to have most treats and such, these chews are a far better (as in, more pleasant for the cat and easier to administer) option.Anyway, the herpes virus requires a lot of the amino acid arginine (which has a long carbon side chain and a positively-charged nitrogen-containing group on the end) for replication. Giving lysine (which also has a long carbon side chain and a different positively-charged nitrogen-containing group on the end) in large amounts means lysine is taken up more by the cell machinery producing viral proteins. Only, when lysine is incorporated into viral proteins in place of arginine, the proteins don't fold properly and don't function as well (or at all). (This is true for human herpesviruses as well, so if you tend to get cold sores, take lysine tablets. It is an amino acid that you would need anyway. Just follow dosing instructions on the bottle.)So, in order to get my kitten's eye herpes under control before he starts scratching at his eyes or something, I am giving him this. He's been on it for a few days and it seems to be helping. He has less eye discharge and I haven't heard the sneezing for awhile. He's also not scratching at his eyes. He's still skittish so I just throw a treat or two on the floor in the morning before feeding him. I do this when he's hungry so I know he will eat these. He likes them and doesn't have much trouble chewing/eating them. (They're what I would call "semi-moist." They don't have a strong smell.)These are not causing my kitten any digestive upsets, which of course I'm very happy about. The bag is resealable to preserve freshness.If your cat is walking around with one eye closed or you see the third eyelid covering a large portion of the eye, there is probably an ulcer. You will need to take your cat to the vet and get a fluorescein stain and some antibiotic drops or ointment. This product will not cure ulcers. (I've seen the extremes of cat eyes damaged by eye herpes and you do not want to go there. It is expensive and requires many trips to the veterinary ophthalmologist.) Ulcers must be treated quickly and appropriately. But if your cat just has some discharge and sneezing and you have reason to believe s/he has eye herpes, these treats can help.Anyway, I'm very happy that these are working. Nice to know I can get them from Amazon if my cats have issues in the future.

My cat has had issues with his eyes ever since I got him 6 months ago. We’ve been to the vet several times for eye drops, medicine, etc and the issue always starts again after a couple weeks. During our last vet appointment, the vet recommended giving him a lysine supplement. I was worried that he wouldn’t like them because he can be a little picky, but as soon as I opened the package he jumped on me to get some. I’ve been giving him two treats twice a day with his food and only a couple days later his eye looks amazing. No more discharge or squinting. I never do the subscribe and save but I definitely will for these! If I would’ve known about these it would’ve saved me so much money in constant vet appointments. Buy these!!!! Your cat will love them and it’ll help them out so much

My cat did not like them. She eats everything (orange),but she would not eat these unless we smushed them.

As a dedicated cat parent to a lively quintet of furballs, maintaining their immune health has always been a top priority. Enter VetriScience Vetri Lysine Plus, the 120 Chews that have become nothing short of a magic potion for supporting the immune systems of my five cats.First and foremost, the convenience of the chewable format is a game-changer in a multi-cat household. Administering supplements can be a daunting task, but these chews are eagerly accepted by all my cats. The palatable flavor seems to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters, making it a stress-free experience for both me and my feline companions.The immune support provided by Vetri Lysine Plus is invaluable, especially in a household with multiple cats. With a blend of Lysine, DMG, and immune-boosting ingredients, these chews have become a daily treat that contributes to the overall well-being of my cats. I've noticed a significant reduction in the frequency and severity of respiratory issues since incorporating this supplement into their routine.The 120 Chews per container offer excellent value for a multi-cat household. It lasts a substantial amount of time, ensuring that all my cats receive the immune support they need consistently. The packaging is resealable, maintaining the freshness and potency of the chews, which is particularly important when dealing with a larger quantity.Administering Vetri Lysine Plus has become a bonding experience with my cats. They eagerly anticipate their daily "treat" and seem to understand that it contributes to their health. It's a testament to the thoughtfully designed formula that not only supports their immune systems but also makes the process enjoyable for both cats and their humans.In conclusion, VetriScience Vetri Lysine Plus has earned its place as a staple in my cat care routine. The immune support it provides is invaluable in a multi-cat household, and the chews' palatability ensures that all my cats eagerly partake in their daily dose. If you're a cat parent with a bustling household like mine, these chews are a must-have for maintaining the health and vitality of your feline family members. Highly recommended!

Idk, my cat wouldn't eat these at all. They say they are chicken flavor but have almost a peanut butter smell to them. She won't eat human food so I think thats what the hold up is. At first I thought maybe they were too big so I broke them up to scatter into her dry food - she took one smell, yelled at me, and then walked away. Also you can't return them soooo good luck to other cats! Wish it was a win but it wasn't

I use this to supplement a colony of feral cats and the cats seem to enjoy it and are extremely healthy. This is invaluable for helping our ferals remain healthy and without respiratory issues