Bud just had anothe seizure
Last moth Bud had a seizure and he just had another a few minutes ago. I called the vet and they don't want to start him on meds until they are less then a month apart. Bud just walks nonstop now arou...
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Scottiemom wrote:
The theory behind this, and no vet told me. . . I learned this online through canine angels, is that the seizure to a dog is like running a marathon. It depletes their blood sugar which is what causes the cluster seizures. Giving them the honey will almost immediately replenish their blood sugar and bring them into the normal range.
I have never had to deal with this - but if low blood sugar can cause other seizures, I think I'd try to keep the blood sugar levels stabilized. The easiest way to do that is with complex carbs. I found that in Ike's last year, he displayed confusion unless he had enough carbs to keep his brain working clearly. He had oatmeal for breakfast every day - and it made a dramatic difference in his demeanor.
Unfortunately, the "good" dog food generally has fewer carbs (or none) - and if I remember correctly, Colliehauler's Bud tends toward "thin" anyway, so one would presume that higher fats and proteins (higher-calorie foods) would be the way to go? But for something that seems tied to blood sugar levels (and is remedied by sugar) - then maybe adding complex carbs (whole grains) is something to try?
