Sunday, May 11, 2008

American Eskimo with seizures

My American Eskimo started experiencing seizures approx one month ago. They come in clusters approx 30 sec in duration. Looking for natural remedies. Started with phenobarbital two weeks ago. Appreciate any advice you can offer. We do not want to see our pet suffer and want to explore everything before considering the alternative.

Thank You

Posted by LF at 5:05 PM
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  1. Mark Logan, DVM - Cape May, NJMay 14, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Don't stray from your veterinarian's Rx for phenobarb. It is the appropriate medication for idiopathic epilepsy. Sometimes the dose needs to be increased and use of an adjunctive medication such as potassium bromide may need to be considered. Do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian for a neurologic consult from a specialist - they sometimes can be helpful in refractory cases of epilepsy. Routine blood chem screens and phenobarb levels are recommended to maintain the right dosage and to check for metabolic side effects of the main dosing protocol of phenobarb.

    Dr. Mark Logan, DVM
    Baysea Veterinary Hospital
    Cape May, NJ

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  2. Dyanna McCain, DVetHom. - LAMay 14, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    What happened around that time? Any vaccines? Many times, these can trigger seizures. I have had great success with both whole food supplements and homeopathy. If interested, in this, please either call me or email me.

    Thank you,

    Dyanna McCain DVetHom.
    Holistic Animal Healing
    Los Angeles, CA

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  3. Phillip McHugh, DVM, - Durham, NCMay 14, 2008 at 5:32 PM

    hmmm........
    you want natural remedies but you also want alternative remedies?

    Definitely try a hyoallergenic diet ALONG with the phenobarbital. I recommend IVD.


    Philip McHugh, DVM
    Park Veterinary Hospital
    Durham, NC

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