{"id":54,"date":"2024-07-26T11:35:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T11:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2020\/12\/20\/natural-remedies-for-dog-seizures\/"},"modified":"2020-12-20T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-20T16:00:00","slug":"natural-remedies-for-dog-seizures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.duuvk.com\/index.php\/2024\/07\/26\/natural-remedies-for-dog-seizures\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Remedies For Dog Seizures"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s face it \u2026 epilepsy and seizures are becoming an epidemic in dogs. Genetics, blood sugar, electrolyte levels, liver and kidney disease, tumors \u2026 these are all reasons your dog could have a seizure.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And those aren\u2019t the only causes. Part of your dog\u2019s routine health care could also lead to seizures including \u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Vaccines<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Flea<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">tick<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and heartworm preventatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pharmaceutical meds<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your dog suffers from seizures, conventional vets will probably give him medication. While these may help control the seizures, they can be extremely harmful to your dog. And they don\u2019t always work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The good news is, there are natural remedies you can try (and there are studies proving they work).&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But before you get to that part, let\u2019s look at some of the conventional treatment options for seizures.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Problem With Conventional Seizure Medication&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seizures are bursts of uncontrolled electrical activity in your dog\u2019s brain. They can last from a few seconds to several minutes. Epilepsy is when your dog has recurring seizures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If your dog suffers from seizures, your vet might recommend some kind of life-long drug. But these can cause a laundry list of other health problems at the same time!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some of the most common drugs prescribed for dog seizures and the negative health effects they can have on your dog.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Phenobarbital<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Short term effects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> fatigue, lethargy, nervousness, ataxia (loss of coordination and weakness in the hind end of the body)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/> <\/span><b>Long term effects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">: anemia and liver damage, including scarring of the liver and eventual liver failure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Primidone<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Short term effects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">weight loss, lethargy, ataxia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/> <\/span><b>Long term effects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> hepatic necrosis, fibrosis, cirrhosis of the liver<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Potassium bromide<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Short term effects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> irritability, vomiting, ataxia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/> <\/span><b>Long term effects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">bromide toxicity<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zonisamide<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Short term effects:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> loss of coordination, depressed appetite, diarrhea, vomiting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/> <\/span><b>Long term effects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hyperthermia, skin reactions, blood disorders<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Not only do these drugs side effects, they also contribute to the build-up of toxins in your dog\u2019s body. And this could potentially cause further seizures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You want to avoid these drugs if you can. Fortunately, you can find natural remedies that do a great job of reducing the severity of seizures in dogs. And there are studies to prove their effectiveness.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD Oil For Seizures In Dogs&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cannabidiol&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">(CBD) oil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a compound found in the cannabis plant. Most CBD oils come from hemp, not marijuana, and contain very little, if any, THC. THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is the compound in marijuana that makes it psychoactive (mind altering). So your dog will get all the health benefits of CBD oil but won\u2019t get \u201chigh\u201d from it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD oil has been repeatedly tested for seizures in both humans and dogs and has been shown to work well for drug-resistant epilepsy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 7 of 8 patients with epilepsy that was resistant to drugs saw a definite improvement within 4 to 5 months of taking CBD oil. In&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">another epilepsy study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, 84% of children being treated with CBD oil had a reduction in the number of seizures they experienced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD oil can also protect the nervous system and the brain in other cases as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s been shown to help patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s disease by protecting the brain cells from toxicity. For older dogs, CBD oil has been shown to protect the brain from cell death caused by free radicals and toxins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It\u2019s important to choose the right CBD oil for your dog. For the best results, you want a high quality&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CBD oil<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> that works, so make sure the product:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is organic, otherwise it could contain pesticides, fungicides or solvents<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Is free of additives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Comes from a manufacturer that provides a certificate of analysis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Has little or no THC in it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To give CBD oil to your dog, buy a product made for pets and follow the dosing instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dogs don\u2019t build up a tolerance to CBD oil so you can give it long-term without upping the dose or worrying about long term side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Homeopathy For Seizure In Dogs&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Perhaps one of the greatest assets of homeopathy is its ability to treat seizures. Luckily, there\u2019s some research to back this claim up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2007 study<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, dogs with idiopathic epilepsy (epilepsy with no known cause) took <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Belladonna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 200C. While the dogs were seizing, they got 3 to 4 drops of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Belladonna<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> every 15 minutes. Researchers did this until they saw a considerable reduction in seizure activity. They then reduced dosing to 4 times daily. Dogs that also had head shaking syndrome received 3 to 4 drops of <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Cocculus<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> 6C weekly for 3 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The number of seizures reduced during the first 2 weeks of the study, and then became occasional over the next 2 weeks. The dogs continued getting <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Belladonna <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and had no seizures during 2 to 7 months of follow-up.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Which Homeopathic Remedies To Use For Dog Seizures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Epilepsy is a chronic disease so it\u2019s treated with a constitutional remedy. A constitutional remedy considers your dog\u2019s personality, emotions and physical makeup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The constitutional approach aims for a complete cure and offers the best hope of success. But sometimes your homeopath may prescribe an \u201cacute\u201d remedy as well.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here are some acute remedies that focus on seizures. For the best results with homeopathy for seizures, you should work with a homeopath. When choosing a remedy, your homeopath will focus on symptoms.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Aconite<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seizures appear suddenly&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog shows fear just before the seizure&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Belladonna<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Belladonna <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is a good remedy for general seizures when the cause is unknown.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seizures appear suddenly&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Convulsions are violent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your dog is very sensitive during the seizure (even a slight external stimulus will keep it going)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Usually single seizure and not clusters (many seizures in a short time frame)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">O<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">ften useful when <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Calcarea carbonica<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the indicated constitutional remedy<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Bufo<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seizures occur at night or during sleep<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seizures are worse in a warm room<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Often dogs howl at the start of the fit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Cicuta virosa<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The head gets thrown back and to the side during spasms, so that the muzzle rests on the shoulder blade facing towards the tail&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Hyoscyamus<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excessive movements of the face, before a seizure and at other times<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Kali brom<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Like the drug potassium bromide, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kali brom<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is a conventional anti-convulsant. Kali brom is the&nbsp; homeopathic remedy from potassium bromide.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Timing of seizures is often linked to estrus<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excitement before the start of the seizure&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Silica<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Silica<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is the best remedy to try for seizures that began after vaccination.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How To Give Homeopathic Remedies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When you buy these remedies, they come in tiny pellet form. 30C is the most common potency, but your homeopath may recommend other potencies such as 200C. Remedies are best dissolved in water.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Take 3 or 4 pellets and put them in a glass dropper bottle of filtered or spring water. Try not to touch the pellets as that can alter the remedy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hit the bottom of the dropper bottle against the palm of your hand 10 times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Use the dropper to place some of the liquid on your dog\u2019s gums.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&nbsp;If your dog\u2019s in the middle of a seizure, it can be hard to use the dropper or get close to his mouth. You don\u2019t want him biting a glass dropper by mistake. In this case, use a larger water bottle to dissolve the pellets. Hit the bottle on your hand or give it a good shake, then pour it over your dog\u2019s mouth. You can also use a syringe and squirt the water directly at the mouth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not put your hand in or near his mouth. He\u2019s not in control of his body and could bite you unintentionally. The size of the dose is not important. As long as some of the remedy makes its way onto the gums or other mucous membranes, you\u2019ve dosed your dog.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Seizures can be incredibly scary for you and your dog. While your dog can\u2019t feel any pain during a seizure, they can cause long term damage. That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to find ways to manage them.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fortunately, you can find proven natural solutions that can help reduce seizure frequency. And they do it without the risks associated with conventional meds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let\u2019s face it \u2026 epilepsy and seizures are becoming an epidemic in dogs. 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