Originally posted by Karen
Glad that pretty pretty girl isn't too sick or showing symptoms, and as it's stress-related, that just means she must be spoiled even rotten-er for the rest of her days, right?

Does her diet or anything else have to change?
Ha! Now I can't deny her an extra treat or get mad at her for jumping on the counter! She will be the ultimate queen in this household.

For dietary changes, you just have to make sure you keep her immune system up. Therefore, feeding a high quality food, exercise etc. I've been reading info off the internet and there seems to be some success with Lysine, which you buy in tablet form and crush up in their food. This is for maintenance of the disease, but I won't start doing this until I see an outbreak.

I'm trying to read as much as I can, then I'll go back to the vet to discuss more. Rob briefly talked with her last night, so I wasn't able to speak with her. The good thing is that the vet owns a cat with FHV, so she's up to date with new medications.

I may not even have to worry about this at all. It really is a gamble. Nakita could show signs next week or 10 years from now, or never at all. It's a wait and see game.


Right now the only change with be giving her some supplements to maintain her immune system.