I'm lucky with my "kids"....Celine & Therese, kitty siblings, picked up a herpes virus when they were only a month old! Almost lost Celine, but she's a fighter...since we have chronic eye problems, the vet suggested L-Lysine tablets for them both. I grind their pills to dust, then mix with their morning canned breakfast. Fortunately, they're not finicky.SharonA, best of luck to you and Artie!