Can I give my cat human L-lysine pills? What's the right dosage?

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Can I use human l-lysine pills for cats? How much is the dosage for every kg? Thanks. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 10 months old | 8 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes you can use human grade lysine for cats, but getting a cat specific one is easier in terms of getting Nabat to take them because they are flavored. If you use a human grade one, you can cut a 500mg pill in half and mix it in with her food twice a day. For the cat ones, Enisyl and Viralys are both good brands, and can be purchased over the counter without a prescription - just follow the dosing instructions on the label based on your cat's weight.

Can I give my cat human L-lysine pills? What's the right dosage?

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