I may slowly decrease the amount of Lysine for Bagel as well. I definitely saw more of an improvement, a drastic one that is when I added Lactoferrin, and lowering the Lysine dosage so far has not done him bad. I'll update in a couple week again.
Yes - the studies are in lactoferrin. But I would imagine that colostrum would have the same benefit, if not potentially more. I think part of the difference in long term use decision would be cost. But that's great, and I'm glad Thomas is doing so well! :bigthumb:When our Thomas (Tuxedo) showed up at our door a year ago last October, he was very skinny, and we figured only about 4-5 months old, tops. We had no idea where he came from or what had happened to bring him to our door. We noticed that his eyes were perpetually teary but other than this he seemed perfectly fine. Thinking he might have been abandoned by his human or mother, I did some reading on bovine colostrum and decided to add this to thomas's food for the first month that he was with us, to boost his immunity in case he was lacking. Actually everybody got a little come to think of it. The teary eyes cleared up and these days Thomas is thriving and seems perfectly healthy. It makes total sense that colostrum and lactoferrin, given how they are derived, can be good for health conditions where the immune system might be compromised. Its great to read that these supplements can be effective in treating feline herpes of which it seems that so many cats are affected.
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: I have read that there is lactoferrin content in colostrum but not clear whether lactoferrin is a single substance or always in combination with colostrum. From what I have read of colostrum it can be good as a lifelong supplement for optimum health.
That's awesome about the lactoferrin being used to clear up the URIs - so much better than having to put everyone on Clavamox!Oneandahalfcats, I recommended lactoferrin to someone that volunteers as a foster for a local shelter. It cleared up her kittens' sneezies so fast, she recommended it to the shelter - apparently they have so many URI kitties (and have, for some time), they have a separate ward called the "A-choo Kitties" - and they've been working to develop strategies to get the snotty kitties adopted out.
They put a few days of their own research into it, and found a supplement they'll be bulk ordering. I found it REALLY interesting that it has colostrum AND lactoferrin in it (also "Lysozyme")! It's by Allergy Research: http://www.allergyresearchgroup.com/Laktoferrin-with-Colostrum-90-Vegetarian-Caps-p-119.html
This is a LOT more expensive than the Jarrow brand (also bovine) lactoferrin I'm using. But it'll be REALLY interesting to see what happens...
When I have any news, I'll update the thread.
Actually, many people use an antibiotic eye ointment, and quite a few people have taken their cats with stubborn herpes infection presenting as weepy eyes to specialist opthalmologists.have noticed that no one seems to use an antibiotic eye ointment for their cats' eye problems. My Mia has like pink eye, eyes itchy, pink a little swollen and very teary. I started using chamomile tea compresses yesterday and it seems to bring a bit of comfort for her but if her eyes don't look better tomorrow I am going to call the vet and get her some ophthalmologic ointment for it. She has been really very sick with a URI for going on 3 weeks now. Already had a broad spectrum antibiotic shot but seems like she is never going to be herself.
I tried the Erthromycin ophthalmic ointment from the specialist for Perla. No good. It was VERY irritating to her eye and did not help. Most herpetic eyes will not get better with any antibiotic because it is viral in nature. BUT - still something the specialist wanted to try for Perla. There were a few steps involved in her treatment and that was the beginning step.have noticed that no one seems to use an antibiotic eye ointment for their cats' eye problems.
This is Molly after her visit with the groomer a month or two ago:
A couple of disclaimers: I can't say her eyes always look that great, but she's far closer to picture #2 than picture #1 these days.And it wasn't all the lactoferrin--her stress level is much less and the IBD is better under control. But I'm quite sure the big improvement in her eyes came after we started the lactoferrin.