I recently had an email from a former client who has a dog that suffers from seizures.
Percy is a 4 year old yellow Lab with epilepsy. He has been on traditional ant-seizure medication, and is not responding very well now. He is suffering from seizures once a month, even on the highest doses of these medications.
My former client asked me if there was anything she could do at home, holistically. She Continue reading
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There are a number of different reasons that a dog can have a seizure. Assessing what is causing a seizure can be difficult and time consuming. The age of the dog is a factor, as is his or her overall health. If the dog is more than two years old, it is possible, but less likely that a seizure is related to Epilepsy – it happens in older dogs, but it is rare. Other possible causes Continue reading
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There are two types of seizures your dog may have: primary seizures, or idiopathic epilepsy, which is seizures that occur for no known reason; and secondary seizures, which is seizures that occur due to some diagnosed illness or other cause.
Seizures usually have distinct three phases. During the first phase, called the aura, your dog may appear restless or nervous. He may tremble or whine. He may wander aimlessly or he Continue reading
When you decide to bring home a puppy, there are manyresponsibilities that you must be willing to shoulder. Often, a first time pet owner fails to realize the extent of commitment that is required to raise a happy, healthy pet as in the beginning only the positive Continue reading
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