num_pages: 192
description: "Canine Epilepsy" is a comprehensive guide to nervous system function, seizure activity, medical, and alternative treatments. This book covers related healthcare concerns such as thyroid and liver disease. It also teaches owners ways to help their dogs before and after seizures. Perhaps most importantly, however, "Canine Epilepsy" examines seizure triggers, such as diet, vaccines, and chemical use and their very clear links to brain activity. Topics normal canine metabolism, digestion, and brain function. Easy-to-understand explanations of the disease processes. The effects of cortisol, the stress hormone, on seizures. medications, diet, acupuncture, and more. Alternatives to flea and tick pesticides. Vaccines, boosters, and titres. Homemade diets vs. commercial diets. Liver, bladder, thyroid, and ophthalmic issues. How to interrupt a seizure. Seizure alerts. Caring for the dog after a seizure. Emotional support for owners. Additional resources and suppliers section.
language: English
title: Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without Seizures
titlecomplete: Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without Seizures
genres: Dogs
ratings_count: 6
publisher: Lantern Pubns