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  • 8 May, 2014 at 6:47 pm #807696
    Melissa
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    So sunshine is doing ok today, I am getting him some l lysine tomorrow (payday) to help his eyes and the probable feline herpes (thanks for all the advice on this) He is on eye drops for the eye stuff that’s going on and i was wondering if that or possibly the b12 shot the vet gave him would decrease his appetite or constipate him? it’s only been about 24 hours since he pooped so i’m not worried yet on that just curious, and i’m just making sure that the decreased appetite with an initial flare up is normal? also the vet said she gave hime a b12 shot to help his colon. does anyone know about the benefits of this? I haven’t seen anything about b12 in my research. I know that the Vet knows best but I like to be well informed on what’s going on with him just like i am about my own health. I question my dr’s all the time with my disability and I am a proactive patient and well informed, i just want to be the same with this new baby. Thanks for all the wonderful advice ya’ll have given me so far ya’ll have really helped me out through all of this and if i didn’t have you i think the vet’s office would’ve changed their # by now lol. thanks
    oh and i’m trying to post pictures of my baby on the work computer but it isn’t cooporating. I’ll get ya’ll pics of sunshine soon i promise 🙂

    8 May, 2014 at 8:15 pm #807703
    Buttons
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    Less of an appetite can follow flare ups cause the nose can be slightly congested and this effects taste just like if you had a cold and blocked nose..

    B12 will really help to boost his immune system and speed up his digestive system ..

    8 May, 2014 at 11:26 pm #807712
    Melissa
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    Is there a way to help his congestion? If that’s what’s limiting his appetite ? Should he be exercising and playing to get his appetite better? Will the l lysine help with this?

    9 May, 2014 at 3:17 am #807734
    Buttons
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    Oh I’ve found l-lysine helps with the appetite alright.. And the over all body condition Of a kitten .. It make their coat really shinny :)… If he’s showing sign of heavy nasal congestion ( doesn’t sounds like he’s at that stage )you could sit with him in the bathroom with the hot bath tap runny get a good warm steam going and add a couple of crushed Mint leaves to the bath as a natural menthol ( also mint is a relative of the catnip plant so cats love mint leaves too..) but I think the addition of L-lysine to his diet now will help with any congestion he may have.. You’d know if it was bad he’s be sneezing.. So if there is not sneezing or discharge at this point I wouldn’t worry about the congestion being an issue.. Just keep an eye on him and make she your seeing improvements .. Any set backs I would give the vet a quick bell.. But feline herpes is VERY common and if treated preventively with L-lysine you can make the kittens experience of it a little less unpleasant… It’s the eye issues that result in most of the vet visits.. So stopping them is key 🙂

    His appetite will improve but if it gets worse over the days again I’d give the vet a quick call .. These kinds of virus will always be a risk for young bottle babies but we struggle through 🙂

    9 May, 2014 at 4:11 pm #807759
    Sikandar Nirmal Singh
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    http://pets.thenest.com/severe-congestion-cats-7310.html

    http://pets.webmd.com/cats/cat-nasal-discharge-nasal-infections

    i would go back to the vet. the vet might be able to prescribe some further treatments.

    http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/cat-care/herpes

    sadly, the congestion and such are symptoms of the herpes.

    What Is Feline Herpes?

    Sneezing, congestion, watery eyes and nose.…Has your cat caught a cold? It could be feline herpes, also known as feline viral rhinopneumonitis (FVR), rhinotracheitis virus and feline herpesvirus type 1 (FHV-1), and one of the most common causes of upper respiratory infections in cats. Many cats are exposed to this virus at some point in their lives.

    What Are the Symptoms of Feline Herpes?

    Sneezing “attacks”
    Discharge from the nose and eyes
    Conjunctivitis or pink eye (inflammation of the eyelid)
    Lesions in and around the eyes
    Eye ulcers
    Congestion
    Fever
    Depression
    Loss of appetite
    Drooling
    Squinting
    Lethargy

    Once infected, the majority of cats do not get rid of the virus. However, symptoms can be treated. Veterinarians may prescribe oral antibiotics or antiviral medications to help ease symptoms, and drops or creams may be used for conjunctivitis or other eye irritations. With medication, good nutrition and tender loving care, most cats will make a successful recovery.

    Please note, any cat developing an upper respiratory infection should be under veterinary supervision. A brief exam by a veterinarian will help to determine if your cat requires medication, has a fever or is dehydrated. If a cat is just sneezing, but is otherwise acting normally, no treatment will likely be needed. However, if a cat begins to show nasal discharge, loss or appetite or other symptoms, there is evidence of a secondary bacterial infection and cause for starting antibiotics.

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