Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without Seizures

"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 include: normal canine metabolism digestion and brain function. Easy-to-understand explanations of the disease processes. The effects of cortisol the stress hormone on seizures. Treatments: 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.