Seizures/Epilepsy
See also:
Adverse Reactions
Epilepsy Support - Blus Tale Foundation (Facebook)
Blus Tale Foundation (Web)
CBD Oil
Seizures, also known as convulsions and fits, are caused by a brain malfunction which causes the dog to convulse uncontrollably. There are several causes, including a blow to the head, poisons, low blood sugar, a hypo-thyroid, a brain tumour, and distemper. Another cause is epilepsy, which is diagnosed when the seizures reoccur.
A study by Canine Health Concern showed that, of the dogs in its survey with epilepsy, 73% first became epileptic within three months of being vaccinated. Vaccines are, of course, known to cause inflammation of the brain, and lesions throughout the brain and central nervous system. Epilepsy is a symptom of encephalitis, which is a known potential sequel to vaccination.
It’s not difficult to notice signs of epilepsy. The muscles in the dog’s body will start to contract and the dog will lose mental awareness and possibly experience hallucinations. There may be salivation and loss of bladder and bowel control. A high percentage of dogs may also experience behavioural changes such as pacing, spinning in circles, or biting.
If your dog suffers from seizures
You need to keep your dog safe. Hopefully he is on the ground, and you just need to make sure there’s nothing nearby that he can bang himself on. Dogs, it seems, don’t swallow their tongues when fitting, so there’s no need to put your hand in the dog’s mouth. As soon as possible, get him to the vet. However, if the seizure lasts for more than five minutes, it becomes an emergency. Intravenous medication must be given quickly to avoid death.
Conventionally, seizures are treated with anti-convulsive mediation.
See also:
Adverse Reactions
Epilepsy Support - Blus Tale Foundation (Facebook)
Blus Tale Foundation (Web)
CBD Oil
Seizures, also known as convulsions and fits, are caused by a brain malfunction which causes the dog to convulse uncontrollably. There are several causes, including a blow to the head, poisons, low blood sugar, a hypo-thyroid, a brain tumour, and distemper. Another cause is epilepsy, which is diagnosed when the seizures reoccur.
A study by Canine Health Concern showed that, of the dogs in its survey with epilepsy, 73% first became epileptic within three months of being vaccinated. Vaccines are, of course, known to cause inflammation of the brain, and lesions throughout the brain and central nervous system. Epilepsy is a symptom of encephalitis, which is a known potential sequel to vaccination.
It’s not difficult to notice signs of epilepsy. The muscles in the dog’s body will start to contract and the dog will lose mental awareness and possibly experience hallucinations. There may be salivation and loss of bladder and bowel control. A high percentage of dogs may also experience behavioural changes such as pacing, spinning in circles, or biting.
If your dog suffers from seizures
You need to keep your dog safe. Hopefully he is on the ground, and you just need to make sure there’s nothing nearby that he can bang himself on. Dogs, it seems, don’t swallow their tongues when fitting, so there’s no need to put your hand in the dog’s mouth. As soon as possible, get him to the vet. However, if the seizure lasts for more than five minutes, it becomes an emergency. Intravenous medication must be given quickly to avoid death.
Conventionally, seizures are treated with anti-convulsive mediation.
Seizures in Dogs -
possible causes and solutions (another reason why dogs need bones)
by Kris Christine
Muscle tremors could be a sign of seizures, and one of the potential adverse reactions to vaccinations is seizures - has your dog recently been vaccinated?
Significant calcium deficiency can also cause seizure-like episodes. High phosphorous foods (meat, eggs, nuts) bind with calcium, as do high oxalate foods (oatmeal) and may deplete your dog's levels to a point where it will cause problems. Poison will also cause seizures.
You might want to do an online search for "canine hypocalcemia" or just "hypocalcemia". This link - http://www.lowchensaustralia. com/breeding/eclampsia.htm - will take you to an article on this subject in which it states that the signs of low calcium levels are: "Muscle tremors, restlessness, panting, incoordination, grand mal seizures and fever as high as 106."
One of the possible causes: Poor Nutrition - "Home brewed" diets can be at fault. The owner may be innocently adding too much meat to the diet, without enough calcium (chiefly from bones) thinking the extra protein is beneficial. What's really happening is the calcium to phosphorus ratio is out of balance.
The ideal is a ratio of calcium to phosphorus of 1.2 to 1. (Many organ meats such as liver have a ratio of calcium to phosphorus of 1 to 15! Liver is great for dogs but if it comprises a large part of the diet, the calcium/phosphorus ratio of the diet will be improper.)
One of our yellow labs developed severe seizures after the second of his puppy rabies shots - his head shook so hard we thought his eyes would pop out, it was terrifying. After this seizure activity triggered by the vaccine, he became prone to them from other triggers. Whenever he ate too many high phosphorous foods (or chicken droppings which are high in phosphorous), he would seize. Giving him 1/2 a quart of plain organic yogurt would calm his seizures within 15 minutes, when they were food-related.
Personally, I would have a complete blood count done to check for mineral levels if you don't think vaccines or something your dog is eating is causing the seizures. PLUS, I would consult a Homeopathic/Holistic veterinarian for an alternative treatment.
Kris L. Christine
The Rabies Challenge Fund
by Kris Christine
Muscle tremors could be a sign of seizures, and one of the potential adverse reactions to vaccinations is seizures - has your dog recently been vaccinated?
Significant calcium deficiency can also cause seizure-like episodes. High phosphorous foods (meat, eggs, nuts) bind with calcium, as do high oxalate foods (oatmeal) and may deplete your dog's levels to a point where it will cause problems. Poison will also cause seizures.
You might want to do an online search for "canine hypocalcemia" or just "hypocalcemia". This link - http://www.lowchensaustralia. com/breeding/eclampsia.htm - will take you to an article on this subject in which it states that the signs of low calcium levels are: "Muscle tremors, restlessness, panting, incoordination, grand mal seizures and fever as high as 106."
One of the possible causes: Poor Nutrition - "Home brewed" diets can be at fault. The owner may be innocently adding too much meat to the diet, without enough calcium (chiefly from bones) thinking the extra protein is beneficial. What's really happening is the calcium to phosphorus ratio is out of balance.
The ideal is a ratio of calcium to phosphorus of 1.2 to 1. (Many organ meats such as liver have a ratio of calcium to phosphorus of 1 to 15! Liver is great for dogs but if it comprises a large part of the diet, the calcium/phosphorus ratio of the diet will be improper.)
One of our yellow labs developed severe seizures after the second of his puppy rabies shots - his head shook so hard we thought his eyes would pop out, it was terrifying. After this seizure activity triggered by the vaccine, he became prone to them from other triggers. Whenever he ate too many high phosphorous foods (or chicken droppings which are high in phosphorous), he would seize. Giving him 1/2 a quart of plain organic yogurt would calm his seizures within 15 minutes, when they were food-related.
Personally, I would have a complete blood count done to check for mineral levels if you don't think vaccines or something your dog is eating is causing the seizures. PLUS, I would consult a Homeopathic/Holistic veterinarian for an alternative treatment.
Kris L. Christine
The Rabies Challenge Fund
There are a number of homeopathic remedies for treating epilepsy. One of my homeopathic vet friends tells me that he has had good success in treating canine epilepsy, but treatment fails as soon as the owner decides to have the dog revaccinated.
Fish oils are beneficial to the brain, and have been shown to help dogs with epilepsy. Bioenergetic hair analysis has shown the many epileptic dogs are deficient in certain minerals, including zinc. CBD Oil is also showing great results in many dogs. Good results have also been seen using the Ketogenic Diet.
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