My cat has chronic nasal and eye discharge. What can I give them?

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I trapped a cat a few years ago for TNR. While at the clinic the cat had kittens (premies) and ended up keeping them. They all have chronic nasal and eye discharge. I was told it was probably Herpes. It comes and goes in severity. would an antibiotic work or steroids? or is there an OTC to alleviate the symptoms when they have them? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Longhair | Female | spayed | 7 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor guys! I would start them all on a regimen of L-lysine and multivitamins to help boost their immune system. Vetriscience has good products for both of these. There is also a L-lysine paste called Viralys that you can buy. I would talk to your vet about an antibiotic eye drop for when the eyes get bad. You can also try benadryl twice a day to control the nasal discharge. See link below. Sometimes if the nasal discharge gets bad or they are sneezing/coughing, they may need oral antibiotics which you will need to get prescribed by your vet. I hope this helps https://www.petcoach.co/canigive/cat/benadryl/#!

My cat has chronic nasal and eye discharge. What can I give them?

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