What supplements help a cat with calicivirus boost its immune system?

The jury is still undecided if Vitamin C really helps pets or not. Cats synthesize their own vitamin C naturally. Likely the best measures you can take are to support over-all health. Make sure they are eating a high quality cat food. Deworm them if possible. Many cats respond well to Lysine for herpes infections. Adults take 500mg twice daily. This can be found in a fish flavored powder, gel and treat form. Also giving them an omega 3 fatty acid supplement for cats will help with natural inflammation control. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hello, Feline upper respiratory infection can be caused by a number of viruses and is seen frequently in younger cats. To my knowledge, we have no evidence to support the use of liver cod oil as a immune booster. Historically, we have recommended L-lysine added to the diet or even treats for cats with herpes infection. However, even the scientific evidence supporting the use is lacking. The best thing to do is feed Leo a good diet, avoid exposure to young, non-vaccinated cats, and follow up for yearly wellness exams, vaccines, and parasite prevention.

You can try starting them on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. 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.

Historically, Lysine has been encouraged to be used among cats, especially those that tend to have upper respiratory flare ups due to underlying viral disease. Lysine was thought to be an immune-booster and thought to help prevent these flare ups from occurring or reduce the symptoms when they did. Majority of evidence that exists supporting this is anecdotal, with those in the scientific community more on the fence about its effectiveness. We know quite surely it isn’t causing any harm in most product formulations. Bottom line is that the majority of cats function and live long healthy lives with or without Lysine. Proper diet and exercise are all that should be needed to obtain the nutrients necessary to thrive.

You can try giving Squirrel an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. 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.

It sounds like Charlie may have an respiratory infection. I can give you some things you can try at home for him. First, you can try starting him on an L-lysine supplement - this is an amino acid that has been shown to help the immune system fight off respiratory infections more effectively. 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. If he's congested, you can also try using a humidifier or bringing him into the bathroom with the door closed while you take a hot shower - the steam and humidity help to break up congestion and temporarily relieve symptoms associated with respiratory infections. I would recommend having Charlie seen by a vet as well. He may benefit from some additional medications to treat his symptoms, and the vet can prescribe them.

Yes this should be fine as long as she is feeling better. Also, you may consider putting her on a daily immune boosting vitamin like viralys or vetriscience lysine treats. It doesn’t treat the virus but it may help to boost her immune system. I hope this helps!