Topic: canine seizures
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gingerlyluv

Thu 02/01/18 09:34 AM

anyone have advice regarding this topic?
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joethebricky

Thu 02/01/18 09:55 AM


anyone have advice regarding this topic?

Is it a Pug by any chance
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motowndowntown

Thu 02/01/18 09:51 PM

Some dog breeds are prone to epilepsy, Vizlas for one. Not much you can do about it. There are meds. Sometimes they work sometimes they don't. Depending on how often and how severe the seizures are you can just live with it, or have it put down.
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andyjune1961

Sun 06/24/18 06:21 PM

HI there. My dog was having seizures regularly for a while 2 years ago, and I managed to minimize and finally stop them by giving her a combination of calcium/magnesium/zinc tablets and a natural combination in a herbal sleeping capsule or tablet. I dissolved the tablets in water with a little honey and squirted the mixture down her throat with a syringe. The seizures slowed down to one every few weeks and then after about 7 months they stopped altogether. I explored natural options because I did not want to put her on drugs for the rest of her life.
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Blondey111

Sun 06/24/18 06:54 PM

Just like in humans there can be many causes .. you need a diagnosis from a vet to rule out obvious causes such as low blood sugar , infection , increased temperature , calcium deficiency and neurological disorders . This will help you decide what your treatment options are . Never self medicate without veterinary advice ., many medications including herbal and natural remedies can be toxic to dogs and doses are usually tiny compared with humans .

How old is your dog and when did the seizures start ? It can be very scary .. the important thing is to ensure your dogs safety .. and yours .., remember disorientation may last for a couple of hours after the event . . Try not to move or touch during a seizure event as the stimulation can prolong seizure activity . Time the event and take note if tremors or jerking of the entire body occur . Oxygen and blood flow to the brain can be interrupted during a seizure so the length of time a seizure lasts and the number of seizures is important ., This may help with diagnosis . Keep lighting and noise low and seek vet advice as soon as you can . :heart: to you and your fur baby waving
Edited by Blondey111 on Sun 06/24/18 06:55 PM