L-Lysine for kittens

[NatalieL]

When I pick up my boy in 2 weeks, I was told by my breeder to feed him L-Lysine in his food to help clear up any outbreaks as kittens are more prone to them. I was just at my local drug store and could only find the 500 mg capsules. Would I be able to open the capsules since they are already pre measured and just mix the powder into his wet food?

 

[kayliyth]

Honestly, I'd discuss it with your breeder and your vet. You don't want to over dose kitty and hurt them right? I know my vet is great, when ever I call about anything they answer my questions over the phone as best as they could. Your breeder also may have a certain brand that she/he prefers that comes in the dosage she feels is correct!

 

[Caloci]

Natalie just give them half the capsule. Standard dose is I believe 250mg/day unless otherwise directed or if the condition is flaring up as in the case of herpes.

I give 250mg once per day but the container I use suggests more. We use Viralys Lysine that comes in a tub with a scoop.

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[NatalieL]

Thanks guys! I contacted the breeder and she said the L-Lysine capsules will work just fine. Thank you Megan for the dosage amount, that was going to be my next question. I will just estimate out half of the capsule per day.

 

[admin]

When I pick up my boy in 2 weeks, I was told by my breeder to feed him L-Lysine in his food to help clear up any outbreaks as kittens are more prone to them. I was just at my local drug store and could only find the 500 mg capsules. Would I be able to open the capsules since they are already pre measured and just mix the powder into his wet food?

See this thread - http://www.sphynxlair.com/f33/how-much-l-lysine-do-i-give-my-15-week-old-gremlin-11872/