It can be frightening to watch your pet have a seizure. Involuntary convulsions in the brain cells often start without warning. Under the supervision of a veterinarian, these episodes can become manageable with the use of prescribed medications. Along with these, your veterinarian may also suggest one of the homeopathic Bach remedies as part of the treatment for disorientation and exhaustion that usually occurs after a pet has had a seizure
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Bach Rescue Remedy
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Created by Dr. Edward Bach in the 1930s, Bach Flower Essences are 12 essences that were found to help animals cope with emotional issues that sometimes lead to disease. The best known of these essences is the Bach Rescue Remedy, which is also known as Emergency Essence and Five Flower Remedy. Combining the essences of clematis, cherry plum, impatiens, rock rose and star of Bethlehem, this formula has been found to be successful in treating disorientation after seizures in pets and dogs, in particular.
According to veterinary Dr. Patrick Mahaney, a member of the American Veterinary Medical Association who was featured on an investigative report on the effect Bach Rescue Remedy had on spastic animals on Zoo TV, "floral essences produce chemicals in the body that make pets feel at ease in as little as 30 minutes." Bach Rescue Remedy can be used in conjunction with other medications to alleviate trauma or simply to resuscitate your pet after convulsions, seizures and epileptic attacks. Bach Rescue Remedy has also been used to revive puppies who were delivered by cesarean section.
The latest version of Bach Rescue Remedy is alcohol free and has no known side effects. It comes in liquid or spray form, which can be applied orally to the gums, or cream, that can be applied topically to animals that are unconscious.
How to Administer
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Veterinary Dr. Patrick Mahaney recommends adding four drops of Bach̵7;s Rescue Remedy to your pet̵7;s water bowl, or around your pet̵7;s bedding. You can also apply it directly to your pet̵7;s food. One drop may be placed on the nose of your pet, particularly if your pet is a puppy, or you can place it directly on the tongue of your pet. You can add a few drops to creams or lotions that then be applied to painful areas, or it can be added to bathwater. For acute trauma or panic attacks, you can administer it frequently, even every few seconds. For chronic or mild conditions, administer it with drinking water two to three times a day. However, you should always consult your veterinarian about which dosage would suit your pet̵7;s condition best.
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