http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/epilepsy2.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/epilepsy2.rss Epilepsy Remedies and Holistic Treatments for Dogs. Sun, 12 Feb 12 23:32:40 -0600 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=RN_73100 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss1 Mon, 06 Feb 12 10:10:51 -0600 Dharmony from Orchard Park, Ny, Usa writes: "Help for a Jack Russell who has cluster seizures. Diesel is 3 years old and the sweetest dog. He started his first seizure at 8 months old and has gotten progressively worse moving into cluster seizures. He has been on Phenobarbital and Potassium Bromide which has not helped. We use intra rectal valium when he clusters. We added Keppra (levetiracetam) December 2010. After a year on Keppra, the neurologist said to come off because it was not helping. He is now on Zonisimide which doesn't seem to be helping either. Unfortunately, he had many vaccines; rabies, distemper, parvo, corona virus, leptospirosis, lyme disease, bordetella. (I will never listen to a vet about vaccines ever again) The seizures have changed, the cluster seizures turn into a long drawn out 45 minute or longer slow motion seizure that are not always the same. Sometimes it starts out with him running into a wall when he gets frantic. Other times he can't walk where he will take a few steps and drop hard to the floor get up and repeat and turns into start and stop without the drop. Other times he can't stand and his back legs draw up close to his body and shake and at the same time, his tail comes in close to his body and then relaxes. This happens rhythmically. A few times his front paws also turned under and curled in. Sometimes he foams at the mouth. A few times he clawed at his mouth. Lately he arches his head back, opening his mouth wide, paddling then getting up, walking a few steps, dropping down and falling over. He still also gets grand mals here and there. Diesel doesn't like the cold and he also runs from the wind. Diesel's episodes seem to happen around the same time in the early evening. He will close his eyes to try to nap and his eyes pop open like he knows something is wrong and then he goes into the run and stop. Some of the time, he comes out of it without a post ictal period and other times he seems blind or has vision changes. You can tell because when he plays with a ball, if your hand moves he will grab at it instead of the ball and not realize it is your hand. Sometimes you can tell by the look on his face that something is wrong. He gets a look like he has a headache. You can tell that by the eyebrows. His thyroid has been tested by Dr. Dodds and is normal. Lead and zinc heavy metals – normal. The neurologist says it is not epilepsy, possibly a metabolic disturbance or brain degeneration. The metabolic urine test was normal but shows high levels of some amino acids which they say is probably from the Phenobarbital. A hair analysis shows rabies miasm. We have tried many different remedies through the holistic vet over two years. We just want to get him under control so it is manageable. He has been having the run and stop type almost daily, then he will have a good week and then two weeks of almost daily episodes. He has been on a species appropriate diet (raw) eliminating gluten, corn, soy, dairy and MSG for over two years. This has not had any noticeable effect on seizures (Although healthier otherwise). Summary: Tried the following: Phenobarbital, Potassium Bromide, Keppra, Zonisimide, been to a neurologist, raw diet, many homeopathic remedies, herbs, chiropractic, heavy metal test, thyroid test… Don't want to give up on this precious dog! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=RN_69985 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss2 Tue, 27 Dec 11 09:46:09 -0600 Denise from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, Usa writes: "I have a 14 year old whippet who began about a month ago having one seizure and then recently 3 within 5 days. The first seizure he fell on his side, paddled, etc. The second the same but shorter, the third no peeing and much shorter and this morning just the stand up but shake severely one. My vet is suggesting very expensive tests for brain tumor and says it can't be epilepsy. I need help because testing is expensive and whippets do not do well under anaesthaesia. Please respond ASAP. I love this dog incredibly much and don't want to give up on him just because he is "old". Thank you " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=MISCELLANEOUSREMEDIES_68340 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss3 Sat, 03 Dec 11 08:16:54 -0600 [YEA] Wendy from Melbourne, Australia writes: "My 15 year old cat started having seizures about two months ago. As soon as she starts, I grab her and continuously tap FasterEft style on the point above her eyebrow all the time saying "Let it go, let it go, let it go, let it go" until the seizure stops. It usually stops within 10 to 15 seconds. (Go to Robert Smith's website fastereft.com for info on tapping. ) I then hold her and cuddle and reassure her and give her Rescue Remedy. I fill a 30 mil dropper bottle with spring water and add four drops of Rescue Remedy and I keep this bottle handy. I give her a dropper full from this dosage bottle. Sometimes I can only get half a dropper in her mouth but it seems to be O. K. The length of time from the start of the seizure until she's back to normal is no more than a minute Fastereft is a technique to help you release your stress and all emotional issues, e.g. Anxiety, trauma, depression, abuse, fear, anger etc. Etc.. I've been using it on myself for a couple of months and I can't recommend it enough. I thought I'd try it on my cat and the result was extraordinary. She is still having seizures but this shortens them dramatically. I think I'll try coconut oil as well. Robert Smith founder of FasterEft is a most generous man and he has posted nearly 500 free FasterEft videos on Youtube so people can learn how to heal their emotional issues and stresses. Do yourself a favour and check out his site, it is life changing stuff. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=ACUPRESSURE_63969 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss4 Sun, 25 Sep 11 11:54:38 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Sarahmedic from Whitefish, Mt writes: "Our St. Bernard has had siezures since he was about 9 months old. We have been dealing with this problem for over two years now. He currently is on Phenobarb, Pot. Bromide, and Zonisamide. We have had to tinker with all these meds, side effects, and yet he was still having cluster grand mal seizures approximately every 10 days. We were maxed out on med doses as they were causing too many side effects which was costing quality of life. We were out of options. Or so I thought! We started doing accupressure once every two weeks and now once a month. The seizures are occurring only once a month, with it being just one at a time AND we have lowered his meds three times. Accupressure works! This is pure fact as dogs can't have any kind of placebo effect. We are hoping one day to get him off most of the meds and get his quality of life back! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=RN_63500 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss5 Sun, 18 Sep 11 12:09:06 -0500 Lucy from Eastman, Ga/ United States writes: "My dog had a seizure and now she just lays around limp. What can I give her to help her get well? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=PBA_59075 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss6 Thu, 07 Jul 11 02:37:55 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Helaine from Jacksonville, Fl writes: "I had a dog (70 lbs) that had grandmal seizures for years. For control I gave him Potassion Bromate caps (made in manipulate pharmacy) quantity depending on his weight. And what really made the difference was acupuncture. I was succesfull controling the attacks and lived to be 14 years. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DCC_54647 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss7 Sat, 09 Apr 11 21:54:45 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Kim T. from Chilton, Wi, Usa writes: "My dog Parker is an Aussie mix and was diagnosed with epilepsy about 2 years ago, and he also has severe allergies, both food and environmental. Of course I followed what my vet said and that was to put him on Pheno. Well he was still having seizures while being on this medication so we consulted with the vet again, and he just wanted to up the dose and add a second medication. I said no way. So on to my own research. We have changed his diet to a gluten-free one. That is working fabulously. We have seen great results so far for both the epilepsy and his allergies. We are not feeding dry kibble, nor are we doing a raw diet. He could not handle the raw diet at all so after a little more digging, I found an awesome food alternative from The Skye's The Limit in Canada. Their food Canine Life comes in several formulas and they can also custom-tailor it if the dog is allergic to any of the ingredients. This food comes in a pre-mix and you make them into muffins. All healthy ingredients and you can make a variety for the dog by changing up the ingredients you add. We have also been using a product called Xango Mangosteen Juice. It can be used for people as well and is meant for helpling inflammation. He is getting 1 ounce twice a day. We are at the point where we are able to wean Parker off of the Pheno! We have also seen improvement with his always inflamed paws due to his allergies. When they are really bad we use Xango's Pericarp oil topically for his paws when allergies are really bad. Along with the juice supplement, Parker gets chiropractic alignments every 2-3 months by a veterinarian certified in animal spinal manipulation. This has been an amazing investment for him. I have also been told that adding vitamin B will help too, but I just heard about this so I have not tried it yet. Hope this helps someone out there! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=ACUPRESSURE_52778 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss8 Wed, 23 Feb 11 09:05:08 -0600 [YEA] Joanne from New Brighton, Mn writes: "Our male Viszla/lab mix has been having seizures for nearly 4 years, and we have discovered that we need to watch his diet carefully... No MSG, or wheat, cheese, or foods with coloring. He loves fruits and vegetables along with Natural Balance dog food. I keep ground beef for treats in the frig. I would like to pass on to you a remedy that I read on the internet for the 'post-ictal' phase... That's the stumbling around phase where they seem to be blind at first and stumble into furniture and try to walk through walls. (At a hundred pounds, that's a lot of damage! ) The minute he goes into his cluster seizures (which occur with the full moon) I gently press on one of his eyes for 8 seconds on, 8 seconds off for maybe 4-5 cycles. At first the eye will be darting around, but it quickly settles. This releases the amino acid GABA into the brain along the optic nerve. The results are simply amazing! No more stumbling!" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_46411 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss9 Sat, 18 Sep 10 15:44:25 -0500 [YEA] Shelly from Houston, Texas writes: "Our lab started having seizures in April 2009 when she was 5 years old. I immediately took people's advice on this website to monitor her diet. Through a process of elimination of trying different, healthy dog foods, we found that she was highly sensitive to products with Rosemary... Even a cracker that she picked up off the floor catapulted her into seizures. So we took her off of dog food with Rosemary. Things got much better, but then she started having cluster grand mal seizures later in the fall and it had gotten to the point where she was having five seizures in 30 hours... Absolutely horrible! We completely eliminated dog food and dog biscuits from her diet and she has been seizure free since April of 2010. We determined that she was sensitive to the processed corn in dog food. We feed our lab raw chicken legs (not cooked because the bones splinter and are dangerous for them to eat), one in the morning and one in the evening as well as other raw or cooked meats. We also feed her many different foods that we eat... Raw carrots, cauliflower, green beans, cottage cheese, boiled or raw eggs, pastas, rices, breads, baked or mashed potatoes, and many other fruits and vegetables that are not toxic to dogs. We mainly avoid leftover dishes that have too many spices or onions and such. I keep a list inside a cabinet door in the kitchen to remind me on what she can eat. As a result, we have a very healthy, happy lab. It's a little more work and maybe a little more expensive, but we no longer have the stress of watching a family member suffer. Plus, she is at a healthy weight because dog food can be very fattening. I urge you to not put your dog down or feel like you have to spend so much money on vet bills and meds, unless it is necessary. Most likely, it is caused by something that they are ingesting, so please look at that first. I hope that this helps. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=FO_45751 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss10 Fri, 03 Sep 10 09:52:49 -0500 [YEA] Kay from Billings, Montana writes: "I had a litter of pups get their first vaccinations. Exactly three weeks later all of them had back to back seizures for 48 hours straight. Horrible seizures where they ran across the floor and would slam into the wall. It was terrifying. I looked it up and found that lepto will cause seizures 21 days after vaccination. Just like my pups. They had seizures for several years until we found out that fish oil would stop them. Within a few weeks of giving them fish oil daily the seizures became so mild that the pups would just shake. Eventually they stopped completely. My pups lived to 14 and 15 years old. They never got another vaccination after they were one! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_40243 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss11 Fri, 19 Mar 10 19:26:52 -0500 [YEA] Larry C from Bartlett, Il, Usa writes: "This is in regards to pet epilepsy (dog). About 15 years ago my husky/Shepard mix began having seizures and a trip to the vet diagnosed epilepsy and drugs to slow him down (he was having about 3 episodes a day). I didn't want him slow, he was a great dog. At the time the internet was pretty much forums so I started searching for the cause of his affliction. I came across others who recommended a dietary change to something more natural than the Science Diet "poison" I was feeding him. I don't quite remember what brand came next but it reduced the seizures to about 3 a week. Another change reduced them to about 3 a month until the final brand "Natures Balance", eliminated them entirely. He lived a long and relatively healthy life to the ripe old age of 14. I believe he could have gone longer had my ex wife continued to give him filtered water that removed the chlorine and especially the fluoride from the drinking water. She's a believer that our great medical community knows it all and that I'm a kook... That may be true but my best friend helped save me as much as I did him. RIP Rascal 03/27/2009 " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=TP_30302 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss12 Sat, 01 Aug 09 11:22:59 -0500 Lisa from Wood Dale, Il writes: "I have been in dog rescue for nearly 10 years. This year we associated Dog Seizures to Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever exposure. It costs about $100 to do a Tick Panel to find out if your dog (especially a dog with an unknown history) has been affected. If not treated--tick borne illnesses can cause all kinds of problems while lying dormant in the dog's body. Even if a dog has suffered for years- a good 8 week course of doxycycline can usually help. If I had a dog with seizures- I would rule this issue out. Testd codes are IDEXX 37161 or Antech SA330. We do know these diseases can cause brain damage, deafness and aggression besides renal failure." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=FEEDBACKREGARDINGSEIZURES_29601 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss13 Wed, 15 Jul 09 10:24:55 -0500 Pat from San Francisco, California writes: "I'm also looking for an answer as to why my dog jasper gets seizures. The last episode i almost lost him, I'm about broke due to the vet bills,right now jasper is on three different anti-seizure meds.he has been averaging an out break every two months and the second month is coming around the corner and i am afraid. The seizures are to hard on him this last time he went blind for three days after wards. Jasper just turned 4 yrs. old on July 1st, he is a 85 lbs.pit bull and i love him so much, my mental health would be seriously compromised if something were to happen to him. I have been taking notes on what ever one has said but i am so scared that I'm frozen in my tracks. I have begged God to help me help him, i would rather it be me instead of Jasper. I have had a lot of critters in my life and i loved them all but Jasper is some how extra special and i would not be OK with out him. I don't know what to do." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=MAGNESIUM_27307 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss14 Wed, 29 Apr 09 00:00:00 -0500 [QUESTION] Jennifer from USA writes: "I read the suggestion for magnesium for seizures for pet. I have a yellow lab who has a seizure about every other week and was going to try it. I needed to know kind of magnesium - there is chelate, chloride, citrate, glycinate, malate, oxide etc. etc. Most are for at least 500mg so i wanted to make sure i got the right one. Thank you for your help." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_23908 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss15 Fri, 13 Mar 09 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Katherine from Jacksonville, Florida writes: "My 1 1/2 year old Rottie has been having seizures since she was 3 months old. She may have been having them longer, but I found her at age 3 month on the side of the road. To make a long story short, I eventually found her first owners and she was given to me. At any rate, I took her to the Vet when I found her and had her thoroughly checked out. The Vet told me I would probably have to put her on seizure medication if the seizures continued. One day I took her to the feed store/pet supply store for some advice on the rash she had just developed. While we were there, she had 3 seizures. The very nice and concerned lady that was helping me, suggested I put her on a dog for called "Diamond". The one with no artificial additives or grains. I believe it was the chicken and rice recipe. She suspected "Treet" (my Rottie) had food allergies. Since I've been giving Treet the Diamond dog food, her rash has disappeared, but to my surprise, so has her seizures. I didn't realize or attribute the disappearance of the seizures to the dog food until tonight. I was reading another comment from one of your reader's and they said that they feed their dog the same brand dog food (Diamond) because it does not contain and additive called "BTD or BTH" (they weren't sure of the exact name of the additive) because the additive causes seizures. I'm going to have to agree with that person. Treet hasn't had a seizure in about 2 months now. The only thing that I've changed was her dog food. I feel confident it was the dog food that made the seizures disappear. It's a very scary thing to watch your baby go through that and you can't do anything to help. I am so very happy and relieved that she doesn't have them any more. Now I have to work on her constant ear infections. I'm going to try the Apple Cider Vinegar, Alcohol and Water mixture I read about. I'll keep you posted." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=WR_19532 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss16 Fri, 05 Dec 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Lisa from Glendive, MT writes: "I have tried the raw food diet and the magnesium with my 2 year old Border Collie "Sadie" to no avail. She went from having 2-3 seizures a day to clustering where she had to be taken to the vet to be issued high doses of phenobarbital to get her out of them. Even with this she would have petite seizures for 2 days afterwards and be a haze for another week. She has grand mal seizure episodes 1-2 times a month. She has been prescribed phenobarbital and potassium bromide twice a day and she still was having seizures. My vet pretty much told me Sadie would eventually have cluster seizures she can't come out of and would probably die from brain damage or would have to be put down. I found a website on line http://www.gentlecarepet.com I wrote into the lady at the website and her name is Pearl - she recommended several products that detox and calm her nerves. In two months she had one seizure and the seizure formula took her right out of it. If you are struggling with a pet that has seizures or any other problems please check this web site out. It is all natural and it really works - please feel free to contact me if you want to discuss anything. Pearl contacts every person and will recommend what you need for your unique situation. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=FEEDBACKREGARDINGSEIZURES_18577 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss17 Sat, 08 Nov 08 00:00:00 -0600 JoAnn from Tucson, Az Pima writes: "My name is joann and I had a french mastiff named hooch which i loved with all my heart. Unlike most of you dogs mine had a seizure once two months ago and then two days ago he had them back to back until he didn't come out of the last one. I was forced to put him down. The sad thing was he hadn't gotten a booster shot for ten months and my other dogs eat the same thing as he did, i dont know what caused it and the vets wouldn't even see him until i got money together which i managed to do even though i live from pay check to pay check. They wouldn't even take payments, i think that just sucks. My dog seemed to just get the seizures out of the blue and it hit him fast and hard no worning I still don't know why, he was five days shy of his third birthday. I found out the same thing happened to my dads min pin except that it never had a seizure before and they did all the test and never did find out what caused it but it was too severe to allow the dog to go through it so they put their dog down too about two years ago, my dads neighbers cat also did the same thing and had to be but down. it is a weird that these three instances the animals were healthy and then boom they get back to back seizures that they can't recover from." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_18066 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss18 Wed, 22 Oct 08 00:00:00 -0500 [BETTER BUT NOT CURED] Lara from Springfield, MO writes: "Dog Epilepsy I found out from my vet that any kind of pork product can induce seizures, even in dogs that aren't epileptic. I stopped giving my dog ham bones (he used to get a lot) and pork and he has not had near as many seizures. Also, I only give him spring water because tap water has chlorine, which is another seizure trigger. Another trigger that some people may not think of is exposure to fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Even if you do not use these products in your own yard, your neighbors could be spraying them. As far as the vaccination issue goes, my dog also had his first seizure about one week after his rabies booster. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=FEEDBACKREGARDINGSEIZURES_15819 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss19 Sat, 16 Aug 08 00:00:00 -0500 Cristina from Bucharest, Romania writes: "I have an eight year old French Bulldog. Last year I took him to the vet for his annual rabies shot and DHPP booster. Over the years I noticed he didn't feel too well the first few days after his shots, but it always passed. Last year, the day of the shot he was completely lethargic, and that night he had his first seizure. I told the vet, and since it started out with my dog crying, and it lasted for one minute at most, the vet said he must have had a nightmare. He kept having a seizure every night for the following month. I knew they were seizures when he couldn't control his bladder during these brief moments. Since he only had a minute long seizure a night, we didn't put him on any medication. After a month the seizures started coming further apart, every 2, 3 nights, and not every single night. After a year they were down to one every 2 months or so. Since his last shot his hind legs have also grown weaker. He used to be able to jump all over and run. He can't even climb stairs any more. And this doesn't seem to be getting any better. I only hope that by not giving him any more shots it won't get any worse. Vets in Romania still insist on giving shots every year. Some even advise pet owners to come in earlier, so the shot's effect does not expire and leave the dog unprotected. Since no laws are being issued to protect pets, I only hope that more dog owners start doing research on their own and start acting in the best interest of their furry friends." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=AVOID_15646 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss20 Sun, 10 Aug 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Deb from Dallas, TX writes: "Just writing a comment about my Chihuahua-Terrier dog, Julio. Heartworm meds are toxic to our animals. My beloved pet would have periodic seizures. When I stopped the heartworm medication, the seizures stopped. One Vet had him on them, another said why are you giving them to him? Does he have heartworms? He said he would not give them to him. I was grateful that it wasn't about $$$$, but about my pet. If an animal gets heartworms (most indoor door pets are not exposed to mesquito larvae,) which causes heartworms. A small amount of VCO in their diet will provide essential fatty acids, and is a natural cure for parasitic host. During hot summer months, I use 1/2 tsp. of Cloud Nine herbal dip in 16 ounces of water in a sprayer bottle to repel fleas, or mesquitos that would otherwise zoom in on my pet. You have to be diligent. Shake the bottle each time, and apply before taking your pet out.(be sure to apply to their undercoats, and paws too) A good brushing each day, and using the spray will help too. I hope this is a helpful tip for all pet lovers. Thanks, and God Bless! Deb" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=AVOID_14919 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss21 Tue, 15 Jul 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Cathy from Wyckoff, NJ, USA writes: "My Pug, Peanut, developed grand mal seizures after taking Interceptor heartworm medication. I took her off the medication immediately. She had one small seizure 2 months after coming off Interceptor. She is completely seizure free after being off the medication for the last 3 years. I do not give my dogs any heartworm medication as they are mostly indoor dogs. They have all tested heartworm negative even though I do not use heartworm medications. In addition, after the seizure scare, I do not update my dogs' vaccinations. The dosages are too toxic. However, my dogs are mostly indoor dogs." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_11431 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss22 Sat, 15 Mar 08 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Krisanne from Birch Run, Michigan writes: "To everyone who has a dog or cat with seizures, I'm sorry for that, it's the worst. I have a seven year old German Shepard that started having them when she turned two. I took her to the vet and they put her on medicine, that "might harm her liver over time" I gave her the pills for three years, with still a few seizures. One day I went into PetSmart and was talking to the salesperson about animals,when it led into my shepard and her problem. She told me that her boxer had them to and that there is an additive in dog food called BHT or BHD that is found to bring on seizures.In amazement and anger I decieded to buy a dog food without this additive in to see if it was true and if it would help. I bought a very expensive bag of food that cost $39.99 a bag, not caring as long as it was true. Long story short, it's true! After that I started searching around for a reasonable priced bag of food because we have a 102lb.not fat just big,Golden Retriever too,and they eat alot! I found a great bag of food at Tractor Supply called Diamond brand food. Just look on the back of your food bag if you see the three letters BHD or BHT,I really can't remember the exact three letters but it starts with a B. If it's in there I would change. Even some of the brands you think would be O.K. are not. Please try this it has been great with her not having seizuers any more. Good Luck I hope it helps." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=MELATONIN_11432 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss23 Wed, 05 Mar 08 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] catroina from astoria,ny writes: "to :anonymous in Mississippi--around the time the "next ?" rabies booster is due, have the vet draw the titres and take it from there. IF the titre proves coverage...contact your board of health or whomever handles rabies vaccinations and let them know you want an exemption, have proof etc. ---------- for those with epileptic dogs,we have found,thank God that going by your dog's weight,melatonin(natural supplement)WORKS esp. IF your pet is prone to night time,early AM seizures--there is a website out here but unfortunately I can't remember their name,had a forum for epople to post questions/responses/their stories etc--what works.. _________ one thing finally dawned on us here--we had 2 wonderful dobies that lived healthy lives till 14-16 years---a VERY loooong lifespan for this breed. They were NOT vaccinated for all these diseases and only received a rabies the year nyc mandated it. ----------------- investigate www.watercure2.org for testimonies both human and pet. Also,try to purchase the BEST natural /holistic food u can as it definitely makes a differencein your pets' lives....or prepare your own." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_11433 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss24 Fri, 16 Nov 07 00:00:00 -0600 [YEA] Linda from Littleton, NC writes: "My Dalmatian, soon to be 16, started having violent, lengthy seizures, generally but not always while sleeping, as well as chronic head and facial tics. A friend suggested using a dog food with a lower or no corn. Another, familiar with human epilepsy, suggested magnesium. The magnesium may have helped a little, but did not stop either symptom and I discontinued its use. I have been feeding exclusively Purina One, with the addition of a small amount of fish - salmon, tuna or halibut - and a small amount of olive oil daily for about six' months and the violent seizures seem to have stopped. Occasionally she gets a taste of meat or vegetables. In the last month, I have noticed the head and facial tics gradually diminish and disappear. Thanks for your website. It's a relief to know that others have seen similar conditions and come up with a variety of solutions." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/epilepsy.html&name=DIETARYCHANGES_11434 /Pets/epilepsy2.rss25 Fri, 26 Oct 07 00:00:00 -0500 [YEA] Lisa from Rancho Cucamonga, Ca writes: "Many dogs who suffer from seizures benefit from a grain free dog food. This also helps with some types of cancers as the grain and carbs seem to feed the tumors."