GV26—STOP A SEIZURE
The most important specific points can help stop a seizure. This is where the nose meets the upper lip (immediately below the nostrils). It is a key point for CPR, as it can trigger your pet to breathe, and for seizures. Hold the point for one minute during a seizure.
SEIZURES
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WHAT CAUSES SEIZURES IN PETS
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HOW TO TREAT SEIZURES
SEIZURES IN DOGS & CATS: 5 Natural Remedies
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HOMEOPATHY INFO & DOSAGE CHART
TO PREVENT: Belladona The major remedy for sudden conditions such as convulsions
DOSAGES: LARGE ANIMALS – 30C – 1 pill per 20 lbs body weight
MEDIUM ANIMALS – 12C
SMALL PETS – 6C
TINY FUR BABIES – 6X
6X is the lowest potency and X is used for chronic conditions.
DURING SEIZURE – Aconitum Napellus
DOSAGES: LARGE ANIMALS – 30C – 1 pill per 20 lbs body weight
MEDIUM PETS – 12C
SMALL PETS – 6C
This is useful for many acute conditions, especially convulsions.
For smaller pets you crush the tabled and put powder directly in their mouth, administer every 15 min in a crisis
LONG TERM CONTROL – Cicuta Virosa (available in 6C or 30C)
DOSAGES: LARGE PETS 30C
SMALL PETS – 6C
1 pill up to 3 X dailythen lowered to once daily when the seizures are under control
THUJA 6C – Especially advised if vaccines are thought to have played a role in the seizures
Dose: 6C, per 20 lbs body weight once daily for three to four weeks, and then assess response
CHOLIDIN – Choline is used for certain human nerve disorders; it helps make a nerve chemical called acetylcholine. A specific choline product that can help seizures in dogs is called Cholidin. It can be given with conventional medication, at a dose of 1-2 pills daily for a small dog, and 2-4 pills given daily for a large dog.
NOTE:YOU CANNOT TOUCH HOMEOPATHY PILLs WITH BARE HANDS AS OILS IN OUT HANDS DE ACTIVATE MEDS.
ADMINISTER 30 MIN BEFORE/AFTER FOOD/WATER
HERBS
SKULLCAP is one of several herbs that can be used to treat epilepsy. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR PROLONGED USE & ESPECIALLY NOT IN ANIMALS WITH LIVER ISSUES
DOSAGE – ALCOHOL FREE TINCTURE DOGS: 0.5 – 1 ml 2 to 3 x a day
CATS & SMALLER DOGS: 0.5 ML PER 20 lbs body weight
IF YOU ARE USING DRIED HERB THIS IS DOSAGE:Dose for infusion: 1/4 to 1/2 cup per 20 lbs Body WeightHerb to water ration is always 1 to 1:1 cup of water 1 t spoon herb; 1/2 cup water, 1/2 t spoon herb, etc.
Example, 80 pound dog gets 1 to 2 cups of infusion per day, divided in 3 doses. Start pets on very small doses of any herb, or supplement give a lower amount (1/3 of this total) for 2 to 3 days, then build up to the desired level NOTE: DUE TO THE FACT THAT SKULLCAP CANNOT BE USED LONG TERM, I WOULD SUGGEST GOING WITH HOMEOPATHY AS OUTLINED ABOVE
Additional info from book, ‘Veterinary Secrets’Chapter 35: Epilepsy
SIGNS – You have seen your pet have a seizure. You may first find signs of apparent loss of bowel and bladder control if your pet has a seizure when you are not present. A seizure is the involuntary contraction of muscles. It may show up as the severe form in which the head is extended, legs are firm and rigid, and your dog “paddles“ with them uncontrollably. In some pets the seizures are less intense and show up as generalized muscle trembling. A seizure is defined as abnormal muscle activity, a result of uncontrolled messages from the brain. There is a sudden, brief change in how your dog’s brain is working. When the brain cells are not working properly, your dog has the physical changes called a seizure. Dog seizures are classified as either grand mal seizures or localized. Grand mal seizures affect your dog’s entire body. Generally the legs are extended and paddling, and the head is rigid and extended. The legs may go through cycles of being stiff then relaxed. Some dogs may lose bowel/bladder control, and if the seizure occurs at night, this is all you may see in the morning.
Localized seizures affect only certain areas of dogs’ bodies. Typically you may see their head shake or their jaw chatter. CAUSES In the majority of cases, the cause of the seizure is unknown, and it is then called epilepsy. Some of the other possible causes include cancer (i.e., brain tumor), infections, brain trauma, poisoning, low blood sugar, and hypothyroidism. Your veterinarian can discuss a variety of diagnostic tests such as blood work, X-rays, CT scan, MRI, and spinal fluid tap. The age at which the seizure starts will give you a fairly good idea as to the underlying cause.
For pets less than one year old, most are caused by brain infections (i.e., meningitis); some dogs though will develop epilepsy as puppies. For pets between the ages of one and five, the most common diagnosis and seizure cause is epilepsy. If your pet has the first seizure over the age of five, the most common cause is a brain tumor. Cats who have a seizure may have an infectious disease (feline leukemia). SOLUTIONS SEE YOUR VETERINARIAN.
Every pet who suffers a seizure pet should have a complete diagnostic workup to determine what is causing them to have seizures. If your pet has been diagnosed with epilepsy but has an extended seizure that he or she isn’t coming out of, see your veterinarian immediately.
ANTICONVULSANTS: Start with the traditional medication that your veterinarian recommends, either phenobarbital or potassium bromide. It is first important that the seizures are controlled. DIET: There are reports that show a link between diet and seizures in dogs. One human study showed a marked reduction in seizure activity with patients on the Atkins diet. Every seizuring pet should at least try a commercial hypoallergenic diet for twelve weeks. Most alternative practitioners are strongly advising a holistic diet, naturally preserved, free of grains, and primarily animal protein.
EFAs: Essential fatty acids may potentially decrease brain inflammation. Here you want to have high doses and therapeutic levels of the EFAs, the dose being 1,000 mg per ten pounds of body weight daily. That equates to one tablespoon of flax oil per fifty pounds daily.
MAGNESIUM. Low magnesium levels can lead to a higher incidence of seizures. It is worth trying this on your pet. The dose is 10 mg per ten pounds daily.
MELATONIN: This has been used as an anticonvulsant for some dogs. Many dogs only have seizures at night. The dose is 0.3 mg per ten pounds of body weight daily.
ANTIOXIDANT & VITAMINS: They may help in decreasing the damage to the brain during a seizure. The most effective ones are vitamin E (100 IU per ten pounds of body weight) and vitamin C (100 mg per ten pounds of body weight).
SERENITY: Many pets with epilepsy will seizure in response to certain stimuli, such as loud noises or bright lights. Get to know what triggers your pet’s seizures, and avoid these situations.
OTC SEIZURE CONTROL. Methocarbamol (Robaxin) is available as 500 mg tablets. The usual dose to treat muscle spasms in dogs and cats is 10 mg per lb every 8 to 12 hours.
ACUPRESSURE: There are five specific points that may help with epilepsy. GV26—STOP A SEIZURE. The most important one, it can help stop a seizure. This is where the nose meets the upper lip (immediately below the nostrils). It is a key point for CPR, as it can trigger your pet to breathe, and for seizures. Hold the point for one minute during a seizure. GB20. Located on the top of the neck, immediately behind the small bone that can be palpated on the top of your pet’s skull.
HERBAL: There are three main herbs that will help seizures/epilepsy.
SKULLCAP, VALERIAN, AND OAT STRAW: Give one drop per pound of the tinctures as needed. Some clients are giving skullcap in addition to conventional seizure medications and finding they are able to lower the conventional med dose.
3 Natural Treatments For Dog Seizures And Epilepsy
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