The time change is coming up this Sunday, and it’s one of those small seasonal shifts that can make a big difference for seizure-prone pups.
If your dog takes anti-seizure medication, be mindful that when we “fall back,” sticking to the same clock time could actually create a 13-hour gap between doses. That sudden change can throw off your dog’s medication schedule — and their sensitive circadian rhythm — which can sometimes trigger breakthrough seizures.
See my last blog post for more detailed info on how to handle the upcoming time change.
Forrest’s clock rest last Friday (three days ago), after another 21 day stretch. This is typical of his usual pattern. I always administer his rescue medication Midazolam to help stop the seizure. This one was shorter for him, about 45 seconds. Rescue meds are so important. They’re literally life saving. If you’d like to understand them better or learn more about rescue meds, check out this blog post.
It’s been awhile since I shared a recipe so in light of his recent seizure, I thought I’d share the recipe for his post seizure frozen enrichment treat. I keep one or two in the freezer so I can give him one when he’s recovering from a seizure.
It helps him settle and stabilize his blood sugar afterward. It’s soothing, lasts a while, and gives him something positive to focus on.
He loves this toy and it lasts longer than any other one he’s tried so we highly recommend it.
Forrest’s Post-Seizure Frozen Enrichment Treat 🍯
Ingredients:
- Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Natural peanut butter
- A little bit of pure pumpkin
Adjust the portions based on how many you want to make and your dog’s dietary needs or restrictions. Mix everything together, spoon it into your dog’s favorite enrichment toy.
It’s a simple comfort that helps Forrest recover — and might help your pup too.
Speaking of honey, we hope you enjoy these pics of Forrest in his Halloween costume. Isn’t he the cutest Pooh!? 😍
If you want to follow Forrest’s journey, follow him on social media. I share on his FaceBook page daily. His life is so much more than his epilepsy and it’s so important for people to see that.
Please consider sharing this blog with anyone you know who loves a dog with epilepsy. Thank you! ❤️🩹
What about you? How are you making adjustments to keep your epi pup on track for the time change? ⏰
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