Feline Herpes

Question
I have a six month old kitten with feline herpes.  He had a corneal ulcer and we treated him with atropine for the pain, terramycin for secondary infections, and viroptics.  It helped at first, but when the viroptics was stopped after 4 weeks, the ulcer came back.  I should also mention that I give him 500 mg of l-lysine twice a day - this will be for life.  I am now treating him with a cheaper antiviral drop, idoxuridine, as I can not afford the viroptics.  The ophthalmologist gives him high hopes once his immune system kicks in.  I guess I am looking for some success stories, because I am so frustrated with this.  I feel like I am doing all the right things - help!  Do I just need to be patient?

Answer
Hi Maria - Oh, poor kitten.  Sounds like you have a good vet.  In time, there is a good chance he can fight this....only time will tell!
Please help his immune system with some NuVET Feline Formula - Excellent and low cost - only .50 cents per day.
here is the link-  http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html

Also, I would suggest some Silver - here is the link - excellent and only 1 teaspoon per day - all natural  ( you can take it too, human grade)
Nature's Sunshine Silver
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=4274


BEST wishes and keep up the good work

Marie Peppers