Natural Remedies for Seizures in Dogs
Dog seizures can be one of the worst things we as dog owners have to go through. It can be extremely heartbreaking watching their seizure moments and praying they will make it through. Seizures and epilepsy in dogs can be frustrating, because your dog may often recover before you even make it in to see your veterinarian. But there are some natural remedies for canine seizures available to help your epileptic dog.
High Quality Diet
We strongly recommend changing your pup's diet to a high quality diet because food is the most powerful medicine. As canine epilepsy research continues to mount, it's becoming increasingly clear that pet nutrition can play a vital role in disease prevention and longevity. Healthy eating is key and you want to make sure your dog gets adequate nutrition. Homemade diets are the culprit in many nutritional deficiencies. Try a hypoallergenic diet for 12 weeks; we strongly advise a holistic diet that is naturally preserved, free of grains, low carbohydrate and higher protein diets or raw diets should be considered.
Fish Oils
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) may potentially decrease brain inflammation. Supplements such as fish oils can maximize the health of your dog in other ways to help prevent seizures. Fish oils contain Omega- fatty acid, which can helps with a lot of brain regulation and development and maintenance of a healthy nervous system. Try flaxseed oil or salmon oil which are readily available in the market.
Coconut Oil
Many pet owners have reported a decrease in seizures after adding raw, virgin, unrefined, organic coconut oil to their pet's diet in the ration of one tsp. per 10 lbs. of the dog's body weight. The oil must be this specific version, which is completely uncooked and solid at room temperature.
Homeopathic Remedies
Homeopathic remedies have been reported to be helpful by some holistic practitioners. Belladonna is one of many remedies that can be used to treat chronic focal seizures. It can be given twice daily in addition to the conventional medication; the dose being one 30C tab per 30lbs twice daily.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese practice of inserting safe needles into specific acupuncture points to move and unblock energy. Acupuncture can offer great results for epileptic patients.
