Thoughts On Lysine Vs Lactoferrin

[saleri]

So I was always told lysine would help cats with Herpesvirus, but I noticed that a lot of raw food places don't recommended it. And I've seen numerous vets also not recommending it saying it doesn't do much or makes it worse.

Lysine supplementation is not effective for the prevention or treatment of feline herpesvirus 1 infection in cats: a systematic review

http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/journal-scan-does-lysine-help-or-hinder

Lysine for FHV? Researchers Say Don’t Bother - Veterinary Practice News

Lysine Doesn’t Help Cats with Viral Upper Respiratory Infections | The SkeptVet

I've seen Lactoferrin recommended a lot instead, usually by cat groups, never by a vet.

Seems like some people like doing both, while others say lactoferrin is the only one to do.

So thoughts?

 

[kittyluv387]

Here's a big discussion on bovine lactoferrin.

Stubborn herpes infection? Add Lactoferrin in addition to Lysine