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It is important to take your dog to see a vet the second you notice it is having seizures. There is a very good chance that if your dog suffers from seizure the vet will diagnose the issue as being epilepsy, this article will explain some methods you can use to help treat this problem. First you must realize that epilepsy is not the only reason for dog seizures. There could be something else to blame such as a brain tumor or some kind of injury caused to your dogs head, it could even be down to your dog coming into contact with harmful toxins. If these are the reasons for your dogs epilepsy then the following treatments will not help in the slightest.

Do not try these options before you have actually had your dog diagnosed as epileptic by a vet, do not just assume that epilepsy is the cause. If your dog only suffers from seizures occasionally and not as frequently as once a month, then it is advised that you do not need to treat it. Treatment of seizures will not completely cure the problem, it will simply lessen the amount of times your dog has seizures, so bear that in mind when you are treating your dog and seizures continue, do not get disheartened.

In most cases your dog will be prescribed some Anti-Epileptic Drugs, these will likely be in the form of Phenobarbitol and Potassium Bromide, these drugs will either be given alone or sometimes together if one does not have as large an impact on seizures as desired. If your dog suffers from seizures that last longer than 5 minutes, or seizures that are quickly followed by more seizures then you may be prescribed Diazepam. When looking deeper into the subject to write this article I was surprised to find a drug that I was always told to stay clear of, is sometimes still prescribed to dogs, this is ‘Primidone’, it is knows to cause issues thanks to the high amount of liver enzymes it contains, such as increased hunger, thirst and lethargy, in fact it is often called ‘Primadon’t’ by many epileptic dog owners. Recent studies indicate that Neurontin can also be a useful for helping your dog cope with its epilepsy, it is also known as Gabapentin. With Anti-Epileptic Drugs liver enzymes can become increased, this can cause issues for you dog and so you will need to have regular tests done in order to determine that your dogs liver is not suffering.

There are alternative treatments you can try such as acupuncture and gold bead implants, this is where gold beads are placed inside the acupuncture areas. Acupuncture is something worth a try, however the use of gold bead implants is something better avoided unless a last resort.

Vitamins, Diet and Homeopathy There is evidence that shows that diet may play an important role in canine epilepsy treatment, as many brands of commercial dog foods are loaded with preservatives and chemical dyes. In dogs that have a low seizure threshold, preservatives can cause seizures. So eliminating preservative from their diet can help reduce seizure frequency. Feeding your dog fresh food, including green leafy vegetables, may actually stop seizures in a dog that has a sensitivity to preservatives. Working in conjunction with a holistic veterinarian in order to ensure you are feeding your dog the right kinds of food can also be very helpful. Vitamins and homeopathic treatments that a holistic vet can offer can also make a difference. Giving your dog bottled water is also a good idea, since many cities have fluoridated water systems.

Rescue Remedy and Ice Cream. I found the Bachs Flower Essence called Rescue Remedy, which is sold in most health food stores, to be very useful in lessening the severity of a seizure if you can get 4 or 5 drops of it into the dog’s mouth as soon as the seizure starts, and after a seizure, a spoonful of Breyers All Natural vanilla ice cream (preservative free!) can help to quickly restore blood sugar levels which are compromised by the tremendous amount of energy it takes a little body to experience a seizure. My dog got to where he would go to the refrigerator after his seizures and look happily up at the freezer, wagging his tail expectantly.

Sandra DeMers is the author of “Cory’s Story,” the story of a yellow Labrador retriever suffering from dog seizures that will absolutely AMAZE you. Cory is alive, happy and healthy at the age of 13 and hasn’t had a seizure in over 5 years. Visit www.corysstory.com to learn Sandra’s secret to good canine health–you’ll be surprised when you learn the truth.

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