The Epi Dog Mom Blog
Aussie Love, Epilepsy Struggles, and the Hope That Keeps Us Going
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Monday, November 10th was one of the scariest nights of my entire life. Forrest had a seizure at 8:49 PM — the first time he’s ever seized before midnight. I immediately grabbed his rescue meds (intranasal Midazolam) and as I was administering it, the unimaginable happened: The atomizer tip came off… and went straight into his mouth. He was…
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If you are new to dog seizure world, please read. Share it on social. Print and hang on your fridge. Bookmark this blog in your phone or computer. This is dog seizure 101. If your dog has 3 seizures in less than 24 hours, please take him to the nearest emergency center.If your dog has…
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Our seizure pups are warriors. 🧠 And one of the most important things we can do for them—besides managing their seizure activity—is supporting their liver health. Today I want to talk about why liver care matters so much for dogs on phenobarbital and other anti-seizure medications metabolized by the liver, and the steps I take…
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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…
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Daylight Saving Time ends soon, and for those of us caring for dogs with epilepsy, medication timing matters more than ever. Even a small shift in timing can affect your dog’s blood levels of anti-seizure medications (AEDs), which may increase the risk of breakthrough seizures. Planning ahead helps you avoid unnecessary setbacks. When We Fall Back (End of…
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