DOG EPILEPSY MESSAGE BOARD

Epilepsy in dogs is a terrifying experience for the dog owner. It is very difficult to watch our beloved family member go through a seizure. We feel helpless and frightened. This dog epilepsy message board will allow you to share your experiences with other dog owners. The dog epilepsy message board is a place to exchange ideas about how to keep our dogs safe during a seizure and how to help us keep our hope and spirits up. Dog epilepsy and seizures in general are no fun for any of us but, with the proper diagnosis and medication we can expect our canine friends to live a long and happy life with us.

This board is not intended to take the place of your local veterinarian and your first action when your dog has a seizure should be to consult your veterinarian as soon as possible. You should be prepared to ask for blood tests to rule out physical causes of seizures such as Lyme Disease, hypoglycemia or ingestion of a toxic substance. Sometimes an EEG, CT scan or MRI is needed to rule out a brain tumor. Remember that idiopathic epilepsy can only be diagnosed by ruling out all possible physical causes of seizures. Also ask about all the medications your veterinarian prescribes for your dog. What are the side effects and what can I expect to see in my dog?

Please take the time to look at this dog epilepsy message board and post your experiences. Together, we can make a frightening disease a lot easier to live with.

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