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The Use of Lysine in Cats with Herpes - Dr. David Maggs | VETgirl Veterinary CE Podcasts

VETgirl Veterinary Continuing Education Podcasts

English - December 28, 2015 06:00 - 9 minutes - 9.54 MB - ★★★★★ - 361 ratings
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In this VETgirl online veterinary continuing education podcast, we interview Dr. David Maggs, BVSc, DACVO, Professor of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine on the use of lysine supplementation in cats with herpesvirus. Does it work? A recent paper adamantly debunked its use (Boll et al), and veterinarians are left wondering - should I be recommending this (safe and benign) medication? When in doubt, consider reaching for topical antivirals instead...