@Debbis cats, that is really interesting information on your vet's approach and medication they are using. I think more and more vets are starting to see the effect of both stress and pain on feline herpes and other viral infections so hopefully more varied approaches to management will come out of this. It is always good to hear what works. This thread is quite a few months old and I am not sure how the other members posting have got on, but thank you for the information. I look forward to seeing more posts from you and learning more about you and your cat / cats.