Learn About Canine Epilepsy
Evidence-based articles, guides, and resources to help you understand epilepsy, treatment options, and how to provide the best care for your dog.
Featured Articles
Dog Seizures at Night: Causes, Hidden Triggers, Signs & When to Seek Help
Comprehensive guide to nighttime seizures in dogs: why they happen during sleep, how to distinguish seizures from dreams, hidden triggers, safe response protocols, and when to seek emergency veterinary care. Essential reading for owners of dogs with nocturnal epilepsy.
Focal Seizures in Dogs: Symptoms, Strange Behaviors, Causes & When to Worry
Comprehensive guide to focal seizures in dogs: how to recognize subtle symptoms like fly-biting and air licking, distinguish seizures from normal behaviors, understand causes from epilepsy to toxins, and know when to seek emergency care. Essential reading for dog owners.
Adjunctive Therapies for Canine Epilepsy: CBD, MCT Oil, Omega-3s, and Beyond
Discover evidence-based adjunctive therapies for canine epilepsy including CBD oil, MCT-enriched diets, and omega-3 fatty acids. Learn about clinical trial results, safety considerations, and how these supplements work alongside medications to reduce seizures.
Basics
(7)Food Ingredients to Avoid for Dogs with Epilepsy: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the critical food ingredients that can trigger seizures in dogs. Learn why avoiding artificial preservatives, xylitol, and high-glutamate foods is essential for managing canine epilepsy.
Focal Seizures in Dogs: Symptoms, Strange Behaviors, Causes & When to Worry
Comprehensive guide to focal seizures in dogs: how to recognize subtle symptoms like fly-biting and air licking, distinguish seizures from normal behaviors, understand causes from epilepsy to toxins, and know when to seek emergency care. Essential reading for dog owners.
Breed Risk for Epilepsy: Which Dogs Are More Likely to Seize?
Learn which dog breeds are prone to epilepsy. Discover high-risk breeds, genetic factors, and what to do if you own a breed with increased seizure risk. Complete breed guide.
Lifestyle
(6)Dog Seizures at Night: Causes, Hidden Triggers, Signs & When to Seek Help
Comprehensive guide to nighttime seizures in dogs: why they happen during sleep, how to distinguish seizures from dreams, hidden triggers, safe response protocols, and when to seek emergency veterinary care. Essential reading for owners of dogs with nocturnal epilepsy.
Holistic Supplements for Canine Epilepsy: A Complete Guide to Natural Support
Discover evidence-based holistic supplements for dogs with epilepsy including CBD oil, MCT oil, omega-3s, and herbal remedies. Learn about dosing, safety considerations, and how to integrate supplements with conventional medications under veterinary guidance.
Dog Seizures at Night: Why Nocturnal Seizures Happen & How to Manage Them
Learn why dogs have seizures at night, how to detect nocturnal seizures, and strategies to manage nighttime seizures safely. Complete guide to understanding and managing dog seizures at night.
Medications
(4)Adjunctive Therapies for Canine Epilepsy: CBD, MCT Oil, Omega-3s, and Beyond
Discover evidence-based adjunctive therapies for canine epilepsy including CBD oil, MCT-enriched diets, and omega-3 fatty acids. Learn about clinical trial results, safety considerations, and how these supplements work alongside medications to reduce seizures.
Purina NC NeuroCare for Canine Epilepsy: A Veterinary Nutritionist's Guide to MCT-Based Seizure Management
Discover how Purina NC NeuroCare, a prescription diet with 6.5% MCT oil, helps reduce seizures in dogs with refractory epilepsy. Learn about metabolic ketosis, clinical trial results showing 33% seizure reduction, and how 14% of dogs became seizure-free.
Medications for Canine Epilepsy: Keppra, Phenobarbital, Potassium Bromide, Zonisamide & More
Expert veterinary guide to anti-seizure medications for dogs. Learn mechanisms of action, dosing protocols, side effects, TDM monitoring, and long-term management strategies.
Emergency
(2)Emergency Medications for Dog Seizures: Rectal Diazepam, Midazolam & Rescue Meds Guide
Learn about rescue medications for dog seizures including rectal diazepam, intranasal midazolam, and other emergency anticonvulsants. Discover when and how to use emergency seizure medications to stop prolonged seizures.
Dog Seizure Emergency Response Guide: What To Do, When to Vet, Rescue Meds & Safety
Expert veterinary guide on dog seizures. Learn immediate steps, the 5-minute rule, how to administer rescue medications, safety tips, and long-term epilepsy management. Detailed downloadable checklist included.
Veterinary
(7)Seizures in Senior Dogs: When Old Dogs Develop Seizures & What It Means
Learn about seizures in senior dogs and old dogs. Discover why new-onset seizures in older dogs often signal brain tumors or metabolic disease, when to seek emergency care, and how to manage seizures in aging dogs.
Beyond Epilepsy: Is Your Dog's Seizure a Symptom of Something Else?
Learn about other causes of seizures in dogs beyond epilepsy. Discover how brain tumors, metabolic disorders, toxins, and infections can cause seizures and why proper diagnosis matters.
Epilepsy in Puppies: Juvenile Seizure Syndrome, Diagnosis & Safe Treatment Guide
Learn about epilepsy in puppies and juvenile dogs. Discover unique risks, diagnostic protocols, safe medication options for growing dogs, and how to manage seizures in young puppies. Essential guide for pet owners.
Triggers
(4)What Triggers Seizures in Dogs? Complete Guide to Identifying and Preventing Seizure Triggers
Discover what triggers seizures in dogs—from stress and toxins to weather changes and diet. Learn how to identify your dog's specific triggers and prevent seizures effectively.
The Hidden Trigger: Could Rosemary Be a Risk for Your Dog?
Learn about rosemary in dog food and its potential link to seizures. Discover whether rosemary extract could trigger seizures in epileptic dogs and what you can do to minimize risk.
Dog Seizure Triggers: Complete Guide to Identifying, Preventing, and Tracking Epileptic Episodes
Discover the complete list of dog seizure triggers—biological, emotional, environmental, and more. Learn how to track patterns and prevent seizures effectively.
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