Watching your beloved dog have a seizure is quite possibly one of the most difficult things you will undertake as a dog owner and lover. While there are many reasons for seizures in dogs---epilepsy, toxins or a brain tumor---it is important to treat the seizures. While there are holistic remedies you can use to treat seizures in dogs, it is important to find out the underlying reason for them and have that condition treated by a veterinarian.
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Passion Flower
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Passion flower is a holistic option to treat seizures in dogs. An herb known for calming properties, the passion flower is thought to calm the nervous system, especially the overactive nervous system. It is believed that an overactive nervous system can lead to seizures; therefore, passion flower can be a holistic treatment option for stopping seizures in dogs.
Skull Cap
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Like passion flower, skull cap is a holistic option to treat seizures in dogs. With calming properties, the skull cap herb is thought to bring calm to an overactive nervous system, thus decreasing the potential for seizures.
Nutrition
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According to Veterinary Pet Care, there are reports that show a link between diet and seizures in dogs. Therefore, a well-balanced, natural and hypoallergenic diet is yet another holistic remedy to treat seizures in dogs. Some veterinarians recommend putting your dog on a hypoallergenic diet for 12 weeks.
According to the Canine Epilepsy Network, a diet free of preservatives can decrease seizures. It is important to research and purchase dog food that is natural or organic. The majority of dog foods in supermarkets contain chemical dyes and preservatives.
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