Pet Seizures Specialist Mililani HI

For a dog whose seizures happen less than twice a month, it‘s probably okay to hold off on medication and explore some alternatives. Read on for more information on dog's epileptic seizures.

VCA Family Animal Hospital
(808) 457-1483
98-1254 Kaahumanu St
Pearl City, HI
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VCA University Animal Hospital
(808) 457-1558
2728 Woodlawn Drive
Honolulu, HI
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VCA Mililani Animal Hospital
(808) 377-4973
95-221 Kipapa Dr
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(808) 377-6387
98-1254 Kaahumanu St
Pearl City, HI
 
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(808) 672-2102
91-919 Fort Weaver Rd
Ewa Beach, HI
 
VCA Kaneohe Animal Hospital
(808) 457-1140
45-608 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI
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Monday 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Animal Clinic Of Honolulu
(808) 377-4131
1048 Koko Head Ave
Honolulu, HI
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Monday 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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VCA Waipahu Animal Hospital
(808) 672-2189
94-806 Moloalo St
Waipahu, HI
 
VCA Kapolei Animal Hospital
(808) 377-4916
91-579 Farrington Hwy #105
Kapolei, HI
 
VCA Kaneohe Animal Hospital
(808) 457-1680
45-608 Kamehameha Hwy
Kaneohe, HI
 

Practitioner's Corner—About Pets: Epileptic Seizures

Provided by: 

By Katherine A. Kahn, DVM

Q: My three-year-old beagle has been having epileptic seizures about once a month. Are there any alternatives to putting him on phenobarbital?

A: For a dog like yours, whose seizures happen less than twice a month, it‘s probably okay to hold off on medication and explore some alternatives. (If the seizures become more frequent, though, or last longer than a couple of minutes, be sure to follow up with your vet right away.)

Stressful or exciting events—such as a trip to the groomer—can sometimes trigger seizures. Start keeping a diary of your dog’s daily activities so you can identify the stress points, and then try to minimize them.

Another strategy that might help is to remove any chemicals that can increase the chances of a seizure from your dog’s environment. Let him take a three- to six-month break from flea or tick products, for example, and don’t use pesticides on your lawn or garden (and make sure he doesn’t visit neighbors who do).

Finally, give Chinese herbal medicine a try; some of the preparations may make your dog’s nervous system less sensitive to emotional and environmental triggers. If your dog eventually must take phenobarbital, the herbs can help prevent the drug from harming his liver.

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