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Cats and Colds
"Turtlecat" u18983@uwe wrote in message news:5c3e4cf084ecf@uwe... Hello! I just found this site today and it's so helpful and fun! Our cat is Turtle--an adopted Torti who is almost 6 years old. I know the subject of cats and colds has been talked about, but---How does a cat catch a cold or URI when there are no other cats in the house, the cat is an indoor cat, has not been anywhere, etc.? Turtle may have been infected with FHV-1 (feline herpesvirus) at some point in her life. Clinically recovered cats often become asymptomatic life-long carriers. The virus persists in a latent form and reactivates if the cat becomes stressed. Stresses are sometimes difficult to identify in cats. Stressors could be something as simple as a change in a family member's (human or animal) schedule, rearranging furniture or even outdoor cats that your cat can see through a window. You might want to speak to your vet about an l-lysine supplement- its a natural amino acid that interferes with viral reproduction. I use Enisyl-F in our cats and highly recommend it. Enisyl-F comes in very easy to use syringe applicators: http://www.maxshouse.com/Drugs/Enisyl-F.jpg Available on from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...lance&n=284507 Phil |
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