In the fight against FHV-1

In the fight against FHV-1
Enisyl-F and Viralys can help
Viralys Dosing Options
• Lessen the severity of symptoms
• Palatable flavored gel
• Reduce the frequency of flare-ups
• Reduce viral shedding
• Easy to use powder may be sprinkled over
dry food or mixed with canned food
Enisyl-F Dosing Options
Both Enisyl-F and Viralys are:
• New! Delicious treat format suitable for
administration between flare-ups
• Safe to use
Note: Use Enisyl-F paste or Viralys for active flare-ups
• Easy and convenient to administer
• Convenient metered dose pump for precise
dosing of a highly palatable paste
• Highly palatable
FHV Treatment Products
Proven Protocol for Managing Feline Herpes Virus
Enisyl-F
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delicious treat format
Viralys
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L-lysine supplements
lessen the clinical
signs of infection and
reduce viral shedding
Sources
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infection in cats with acute respiratory tract or chronic ocular disease. Journal of the American Veterinary
Medical Association, February 1999, 214(4):502-507.
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Feline Herpes Virus
Common Symptoms in Kittens and Cats
A common cause of respiratory and eye problems in cats
Feline herpesvirus type-1 (FHV-1) is one of the most common causes of respiratory infections
and eye problems in cats. In fact, up to 97% of cats have
serological evidence of exposure to FHV-1.1 Following
recovery from primary infection, up to 80% of cats
become carriers.2
Easily transmitted
While there is no cure, you can help your patients
get over primary infection and reduce the severity
and frequency of recurrences by prescribing
Enisyl-F or Viralys.
FHV-1 is transmitted from cat to cat through:
Enisyl-F, now available in a new treat format as
well as the convenient 100ml pump, and Viralys
are L-lysine supplements specifically developed
for cats and kittens. L-lysine is an amino acid that,
when administered to cats with FHV-1, has been
shown to:
• Discharge from the nose, eyes, or mouth
• Litter boxes, water dishes, food, etc.
Reactivated during times of stress
From the dormant state, FHV-1 may be reactivated and shed
throughout the infected cat’s life, especially at times of stress.
Chronic Conjunctivitis OR
Recurrent Corneal Ulcers
Kittens
Fight back against FHV-1 with
Enisyl-F and Viralys
Although carriers can remain asymptomatic for long
periods of time, they harbor the virus in the nerve cells.
Cats who contract FHV-1 remain lifelong carriers of
this highly contagious virus and can easily pass it on
to uninfected cats.
• Lessen the clinical signs of FHV-1 following
experimental infection (vs. placebo)3
Adult Cats
Highly palatable
Both Enisyl-F and Viralys are highly palatable,
in a variety of formulations that are easily accepted
by most cats. Enisyl-F is available in a paste
delivered through a convenient metered dose pump
or as a treat. Viralys comes in gel and powder
formulations. These convenient delivery methods
give owners options to fit their cat’s tastes to help
ensure patients get a full course of treatment for a
better outcome.
• Easy and convenient to administer for improved owner compliance
• Minimizes additional stress on the cat or kitten
•Reduce viral shedding in the face of stressors known to induce viral reactivation4
Potential Stressors
Weaning, Separation from mother
and siblings, Presence of new family
members (humans or animals)
Sneezing, Nasal Discharge + Ocular
Discharge, Conjunctivitis
L-lysine’s mode of action
Birthing, Lactation,
Moving, Disease
Herpes viruses are dependent on arginine, an
amino acid that is essential to the development
of viral protein. L-lysine competes with arginine,
affecting the virus’s ability to replicate,
consequently reducing the viral load.
Excellent Safety Profile
Kittens
Adult Cats
A deadly problem in kittens
Clinical Symptoms
While FHV-1 is rarely fatal in adults, it presents a
greater threat to kittens, in which it causes severe
respiratory and ocular symptoms. Mortality rates
can reach more than 30% in young kittens, who
are often infected by their carrier mother.
In adult cats, FHV-1 flare-ups are often hard
to differentiate from the other two main feline
infectious respiratory diseases, calicivirus
and chlamydiosis.
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Enisyl-F and Viralys are nutritional supplements
containing a naturally occurring amino acid.
They are manufactured according to rigorous
pharmaceutical standards and can be safely
administered with no known side effects for as
long as required.
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