Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 <<OH MY GOSH! petey had an epileptic sp? fit just now/tonite. scared US TO DEATH! >> Janine, There's at least one email list on for owners of epileptic dogs. Lots of experience and knowledge there -- you might want to join and see what you can glean from it. Sorry I don't know the name of it, but I bet if you search under dogs and epilepsy, you'll find it. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 In a message dated 11/10/03 4:24:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, arubastar writes: > > <<OH MY GOSH! > petey had an epileptic sp? fit just now/tonite. scared US TO DEATH! >> > > Janine, > > There's at least one email list on for owners of epileptic > dogs. Lots of experience and knowledge there -- you might want to join and > see what you can glean from it. Sorry I don't know the name of it, but I bet > if you search under dogs and epilepsy, you'll find it. > > Ellen > Meanwhile, back at the ranch Janine, try a few drops of Lobelia extract..... 2 or three drops.... NO MORE. I use it on my kid at a higher dose. MJH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Sorry to hear about your babies. There are so many things that can bring about seizues in dogs, diet change, toxins,low blood sugar, stress, excitement - and they may come about without warning and over long periods of time- Also the full moon has been known to have a increase in seizures in dogs, the moon was full last night- along with the lunar eclipse but? Anyway MY best advice having a breed prone to epilepsy and hypoglycemic seizures and I am NOT a expert is to chart the seizures :diet change, vaccinations,meds- behavior before and during the seizure, did they pace, get aggitated, foam at the mouth ,pass out ? anything you noticed, that will help your vet diagnose what kind of seizure your dog had. I keep a bottle of rescue remedy on hand and I put a drop of honey on the tongue, but this is for hypoglycemic seizures. Its best to discuss with your vet and question him or her on your options - as long term phenolbarbatrol use can cause liver damage- my vet doesn't even use that drug anymore. You may opt for the potassium- that does not have the immediate effect as the pheno, but less side effects, or if you are lucky enough to have a holistic vet they may be able to suggest alternative treatments and that group sounds like a great source of info. Dogs with epliepsy can live long and normal lives. Good luck to you I hope everyone gets better real soon Gea , " Ellen Chappelle " <arubastar@c...> wrote: > <<OH MY GOSH! > petey had an epileptic sp? fit just now/tonite. scared US TO DEATH! >> > > Janine, > > There's at least one email list on for owners of epileptic > dogs. Lots of experience and knowledge there -- you might want to join and > see what you can glean from it. Sorry I don't know the name of it, but I bet > if you search under dogs and epilepsy, you'll find it. > > Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 Thanks Gea. I hope you are well soon! After reading the link Sevi sent, well, still reading it, I will NOT put Petey on phenobarb. He had one seizure last nite. None today. Hubby is thinking of changing his diet, is canned dog food any good for them? Dry doesn't seem to help him. I gave him a can of canned this a.m. He reallllllllllly liked it! Petey is a bit unsteady on his feet. He did not get agressive when he had it, or before or after it. Dunno who was more scared, him or us. I put 10 drops of poppy tincture in his water. We have an appt with the vet this afternoon, but with everything I'm reading, I'm not sure that's the way to go. Petey was sleeping on the sofa next to me when he woke up and went rigid. Seemed like he didn't hear me, wobbled around while I was hollering for my husband. Went splat on the floor, rigid. Eyes went white and I called the neighbor. It was 10 p.m. I think, and I figured she was up. He didn't lose his bowels or bladder, in fact he went outside to go after it was over. Warm regards, Janine Phariss www.BlueSageNaturals.com Unique & Innovative Herbals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2003 Report Share Posted November 10, 2003 oh dang! That's right Marilyn! Lobelia!!!! I have some tincture too, a bunch of it! Now I would know this if I could make my mind think of him as a kid and not a dog. Works for asthma too. he's going to the doctor in a few. Thanks for the tip. Warm regards, Janine Phariss www.BlueSageNaturals.com Unique & Innovative Herbals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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