Small update on the kittens *new 3/1*

[critter crazy]

Emily:

I missed the beginning thread on your kitty. But from the description update today, I'm wondering if you might be seeing 'feline herpes'? When an eye infection does not totally respond to antibiotic opthalmic meds or responds but upon cessation of meds, returns, it is usually viral and viral is most often feline herpes, especially if a rescue kitty. The best thing I have found is to add l-lysine (an amino acid) to their food. Since you are open to using natural methods for healing, l-lysine falls into this catagory. From 20+ years of caring for feline herpes cats, I know that lysine works! Not instantly, but there will be a marked improvement in a few days. If you are interested in trying it and need dosages, please PM me so we can exchange email addys. /mari

My kitties get Lysine once a day, and it does make a huge difference. They had the same probs with their eyes, and there has been a huge improvement.

[critter crazy]

emilysgk I am very interested in what Herbal Eyedrops you are using?? I would like to try them as well.

[emilysgk]

emilysgk I am very interested in what Herbal Eyedrops you are using?? I would like to try them as well.

After looking at some available online (some costing as much as $45!!) I compared ingrediants with a product available just about anywhere. Its a people product, that I looked up and is safe for pets also. Its made by Similasan. It contains Euphrasia 6x, Hepar Sulphuris 12x, and Belladonna 6x. I dont know a whole lot about herbs but put the concentrations for those who may. I tested it in my own eye to make sure it didnt burn (it dont) It seems to be helping them quite a bit. It makes perfect sense really, to ease the symptoms and give the eye a chance to heal. There are a lot of herbal eye products you can find online specifically for pets also if you rather go that route. This was $8, and by far is the best money spent at this point. I have been giving it probably about every 4-5hrs, not on a specific schedual at this point.

[critter crazy]

After looking at some available online (some costing as much as $45!!) I compared ingrediants with a product available just about anywhere. Its a people product, that I looked up and is safe for pets also. Its made by Similasan. It contains Euphrasia 6x, Hepar Sulphuris 12x, and Belladonna 6x. I dont know a whole lot about herbs but put the concentrations for those who may. I tested it in my own eye to make sure it didnt burn (it dont) It seems to be helping them quite a bit. It makes perfect sense really, to ease the symptoms and give the eye a chance to heal. There are a lot of herbal eye products you can find online specifically for pets also if you rather go that route. This was $8, and by far is the best money spent at this point. I have been giving it probably about every 4-5hrs, not on a specific schedual at this point.

Thank you so much, i found it online, and yes it does seem to be available everywhere! Awsome, the online site, also has a 1$ off coupon!! he he he!

[kimlovescats]

I'm glad the herbal drops are helping. You can also use colloidal silver, but it is hard to get cheaply! I also use the L-Lysine ... I just draw some up into the smallest syringe (no needle, of course) and place it right in their mouths. It smells / tastes like molasses. I buy mine from my vet.

[rg_girlca]

I'm so glad to hear that the new medication is helping to clear up their eyes.

Poor precious babies.

Thank you for all that you are doing for them. You are truely their guardian Angel.

[emilysgk]

As of last night Cowgirl has two big eyes!!! The cloudiness is almost completely gone. Hers had been so bad I was getting very concerned, this is right before I got the drops. I never thought her eye would get this clear, I was worried she was going to lose the eye in fact. Mama's girl is still off and on on her healing. Its much better but not quite to Cowgirls place just yet. The virus is probably still running stronger in hers since she got the infectiion after cowgirl. I bet within the next couple days she will be to her sisters point of healing.

[jennielynn1970]

After looking at some available online (some costing as much as $45!!) I compared ingrediants with a product available just about anywhere. Its a people product, that I looked up and is safe for pets also. Its made by Similasan. It contains Euphrasia 6x, Hepar Sulphuris 12x, and Belladonna 6x. I dont know a whole lot about herbs but put the concentrations for those who may. I tested it in my own eye to make sure it didnt burn (it dont) It seems to be helping them quite a bit. It makes perfect sense really, to ease the symptoms and give the eye a chance to heal. There are a lot of herbal eye products you can find online specifically for pets also if you rather go that route. This was $8, and by far is the best money spent at this point. I have been giving it probably about every 4-5hrs, not on a specific schedual at this point.

Careful with the Belladonna. It's also known as deadly nightshade. Women used to use it in the middle ages to dilate their pupils, and it's actually not good in large doses. It was in a migraine holistic med I used, and when I had a bad reaction to it, the ER actually called poison control to check out the ingredients.

[emilysgk]

Careful with the Belladonna. It's also known as deadly nightshade. Women used to use it in the middle ages to dilate their pupils, and it's actually not good in large doses. It was in a migraine holistic med I used, and when I had a bad reaction to it, the ER actually called poison control to check out the ingredients.

Thanks for the heads up. Im not really up on all the herbal varieties. I will do some research on the belladonna. Possibly its use topicaly is not equal to oral use? I have already cut back a little on Cowgirl since she is doing well now. Maybe I should cut back on Mama's girl just to be sure... I will go read up on it right now. I will let you all know what/if I learn more about it.

[emilysgk]

I of course found minimal info on it pertaining to pets, but plenty in the use of humans. What it comes down to is its safe in small quantities. Its toxic by nature, but beneficial also. What it contains that is so dangerous is Atropine. So small quantites and you are ok. Although if the babies were to have a reaction I would think it happene by now, I will still cut them back. Instead of every 4-5hrs I will give it 3-4 times a day to be safe. It seems quite widely used. I did find it on a pet site for sale with this description...

Belladonna is derived from the plant, Deadly Nightshade and is a perfect example of how Homeopathy ues poisonous ingredients in minute quantities in order to cure. In its homeopathic form Belladonna is completely safe and non toxic even for young animals and for pregnant or lactating females.Can be used for blood pressure and fevers and complaints associated with hot, red skin.

Also available in liquid, cream and as a demister .

Dosage: administer a few drops by mouth three times daily or as required. Safe for use in pregnancy and lactation. No interactions with conventional medication. Homeopathics are very safe to use, please follow our guidelines however you can not over administer easily.Safe for use in eye area.

It appears it also is used in some cold medicines as it has a pseudoephedrine type of quality.

So its something to be careful with, but can be safe if used properly.