{"id":4482,"date":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T07:10:20","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T07:10:20","slug":"how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I treat my dogs seizures naturally?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_seizures_naturally\" title=\"How can I treat my dogs seizures naturally?\">How can I treat my dogs seizures naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#What_natural_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_seizures\" title=\"What natural remedy can I give my dog for seizures?\">What natural remedy can I give my dog for seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_having_seizures\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from having seizures?\">How do you stop a dog from having seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_seizures\" title=\"What can I give my dog for seizures?\">What can I give my dog for seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#Can_seizures_in_dogs_go_away\" title=\"Can seizures in dogs go away?\">Can seizures in dogs go away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#Can_certain_foods_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can certain foods cause seizures in dogs?\">Can certain foods cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#How_many_seizures_can_a_dog_have_before_it_dies\" title=\"How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?\">How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_sleep_after_a_seizure\" title=\"Should I let my dog sleep after a seizure?\">Should I let my dog sleep after a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_seizures\" title=\"What do vets give dogs for seizures?\">What do vets give dogs for seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#How_much_does_dog_seizure_medicine_cost\" title=\"How much does dog seizure medicine cost?\">How much does dog seizure medicine cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#How_much_CBD_can_a_dog_have_for_seizures\" title=\"How much CBD can a dog have for seizures?\">How much CBD can a dog have for seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#Is_CBD_oil_good_for_seizures\" title=\"Is CBD oil good for seizures?\">Is CBD oil good for seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#Do_dog_seizures_get_worse_with_age\" title=\"Do dog seizures get worse with age?\">Do dog seizures get worse with age?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#What_toxins_can_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What toxins can cause seizures in dogs?\">What toxins can cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/#How_will_a_dog_act_after_a_seizure\" title=\"How will a dog act after a seizure?\">How will a dog act after a seizure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_treat_my_dogs_seizures_naturally\"><\/span>How can I treat my dogs seizures naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>There are several natural remedies and methods designed to prevent or stop seizures in dogs, some of the more common are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Essential Fatty Acids. Pet owners and veterinarians alike recommend routinely introducing fatty acids into a dog&#8217;s diet.<br \/>\nDietary Changes.<br \/>\nHomeopathic Oils.<br \/>\nAcupressure.<br \/>\nMelatonin.<br \/>\nHoney.<\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/\">What kind of infection can cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-natural-remedy-can-i-give-my-dog-for\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_natural_remedy_can_I_give_my_dog_for_seizures\"><\/span>What natural remedy can I give my dog for seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Many natural over-the-counter Western herbs, in both capsule and tincture form\u2014including chamomile, milk thistle, skullcap, valerian, oat straw and ginkgo biloba\u2014are used to treat seizures. As with nutraceuticals, always discuss appropriate herbs and dosages with your veterinarian(s) before giving them to your dog.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_having_seizures\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from having seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most effective way of preventing your dog from suffering seizures is to minimise the likelihood of those triggers. You can also help their general health by feeding them a healthy diet, keeping an eye on their blood sugar and getting them checked regularly by your daytime vet.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192128\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures.jpeg\" alt=\"How do you stop a dog from having seizures?\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-stop-a-dog-from-having-seizures-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-i-give-my-dog-for-seizures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_give_my_dog_for_seizures\"><\/span>What can I give my dog for seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Drugs such as potassium bromide or phenobarbital can help control seizures. As always, ask your veterinarian for recommendations for your dog\u2019s specific problem. Alternative therapies are sometimes helpful.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T6cgLBRi6Z4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-seizures-in-dogs-go-away\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_seizures_in_dogs_go_away\"><\/span>Can seizures in dogs go away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It usually is not possible to stop the seizures altogether. It\u2019s important to keep in mind that, whether your dog is experiencing mild or severe seizures, there is help for both of you. Work with a veterinary professional with whom you feel a good rapport, and educate yourself on seizures and their treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-certain-foods-cause-seizures-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_certain_foods_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can certain foods cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Both canned and dry food triggered STE in most dogs with only 1 dog having seizures triggered by drinking. Seizures triggered by drinking are even rarer than STE with very few cases reported in humans.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-many-seizures-can-a-dog-have-before-it\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_seizures_can_a_dog_have_before_it_dies\"><\/span>How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yet, several seizures in a row or a seizure that lasts longer than five minutes is considered an emergency situation that can be life-threatening. Call your vet immediately. The occurrence of more than three seizures in a 24-hour period is also an urgent matter that requires a trip to the vet right away.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-sleep-after-a-seizure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_sleep_after_a_seizure\"><\/span>Should I let my dog sleep after a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After your dog is alert and awake again, he may be very tired. Let him sleep; you may check up on him periodically, but it\u2019s best to let him rest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UYj-vwu5Vgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ryXf933paTA\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-do-vets-give-dogs-for-seizures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_vets_give_dogs_for_seizures\"><\/span>What do vets give dogs for seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The two most commonly used medications to treat seizures in dogs are phenobarbital and potassium bromide. Research into the use of other anticonvulsants is ongoing, and newer anticonvulsants such as zonisamide (brand name Zonegran\u00ae) and levetiracetam (brand name Keppra\u00ae) are becoming more popular.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-dog-seizure-medicine-cost\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_dog_seizure_medicine_cost\"><\/span>How much does dog seizure medicine cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Veterinary Cost<\/p>\n<p>Typically, however, dogs will do well with simple diagnostics, simple drugs and simple monitoring that may run as low as $200 to $500 a year\u2013more for larger dogs who require larger doses of medication. More expensive drug choices can mean $500 to $5,000 a year in necessary medication.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-cbd-can-a-dog-have-for-seizures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_CBD_can_a_dog_have_for_seizures\"><\/span>How much CBD can a dog have for seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Studies on using CBD for dogs with arthritis or seizures generally use a dose between 2-8 mg\/kg, with most papers erring on the lower side of that estimate (roughly 1-2 milligrams per pound of body weight), twice daily.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-cbd-oil-good-for-seizures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_CBD_oil_good_for_seizures\"><\/span>Is CBD oil good for seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>CBD is currently approved to treat seizures caused by two rare forms of epilepsy and tuberous sclerosis complex. Some early studies have found that CBD may also be an effective treatment for some other types of epilepsy. In some cases, cannabis products may increase seizure frequency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Epilepsy Seizures\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iWF9MmiQUA4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vu51te1J1qY\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-dog-seizures-get-worse-with-age\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dog_seizures_get_worse_with_age\"><\/span>Do dog seizures get worse with age?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Importantly, a dog with epilepsy is neurologically normal in between the seizure episodes. The severity of seizures may worsen over time.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-toxins-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_toxins_can_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What toxins can cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most Common Causes of Seizures in Dogs<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medications. Fluorouracil (5-FU) cream. Ivermectin. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>Plants. Mushrooms. Brunfelsia (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow) Sago palm.<\/li>\n<li>Food. Xylitol. Caffeine. Ethanol.<\/li>\n<li>Rodenticides\/Insecticides. Metaldehyde. Bifenthrin. Strychnine.<\/li>\n<li>Illicit Drugs. Cocaine. Amphetamines. Cannabis.<\/li>\n<li>Miscellaneous. Ethylene glycol. Mycotoxins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_a_dog_act_after_a_seizure\"><\/span>How will a dog act after a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192129\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure.jpg\" alt=\"How will a dog act after a seizure?\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-will-a-dog-act-after-a-seizure-1536x1023.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Postictal phase: After the seizure, many dogs exhibit a postictal phase characterized by disorientation. This may last minutes to hours. The most commonly reported signs are behavior changes, prolonged sleepiness, confusion, transient blindness, and eating voraciously.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How can I treat my dogs seizures naturally?What natural remedy can I give my dog for seizures?How do you stop a dog from having seizures?What can I give my dog for seizures?Can seizures in dogs go away?Can certain foods cause seizures in dogs?How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?Should&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192127,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-can-I-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4482"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4482"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4482\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192130,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4482\/revisions\/192130"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192127"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4482"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4482"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4482"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}