CAUSES OF DOG SEIZURES/ EPILEPSY Pet health related seizures occur due to a change in the electrical activity of the brain caused by a variety of things - diseases of the nervous system and the brain itself such as epilepsy. They may also be from a blow to the head, chemicals, poisons, fever and/or caused by deficiency in pet nutrition. Here are some of the things that most commonly trigger seizures. Some of them are... • Hair spray - Do not spray when pet is in the same room • Heartworm pills - A seizure may occur 1 to 1 ½ wks after administering heartworm pet medicine. Dried Commercial Pet Foods Grains and Preservatives contribute to on going triggers - • BHA - A preservative commonly used in pet foods • BHT - A preservative commonly used in pet foods • Sodium nitrate - Research shows sodium nitrate causes severe seizures. Sodium nitrate is found in many foods we eat. Read the ingredient labels carefully. • Fabric softeners - If exposed to clothes that have fabric softener on them • Dryer sheets - If exposed to clothes that have been in the dryer with the dryer sheets • Plastic bowls or cheap ceramic bowls - All plastics release some undetectable fumes, especially when heated. This out-gassing means the fumes can pass into the foods that are served or stored in the bowl or container. Stainless steel or glass bowls are recommended • All toxic flea products - If the product states "Hazardous To Humans And Domestic Animals", it is hazardous to your pet • Lead - dogs lick lead because it tastes sweet, and lead poisoning can result from licking or eating wood chips on which there is lead paint. You can check this by asking for a lead poisoning test when you get a regular blood test. You have to ask for this test because it is not a normal part of blood work. • Rawhides - Many are dipped in a solution of salt and bleach • FALL - Research shows more seizures occur in the fall due to mold and bacteria the air Other factors include... Cigarette smoke Toxic dog flea collars Head trauma Environmental Pollution from chemical plants Dust Worm infestation Carpet powders Dust Blinking lights Air fresheners Mold Pine cleaners Too Much Salt Eating cat or dog feces Fungi, Bacteria and Germs Low quality commercial pet biscuits and pet treats Stress Hereditary Factors Low quality dry food and canned pet food Vaccinations Ethoxyquin Fumes from all bathroom cleaners Lyme pet medicine vaccines Red food dye Household cleaners Lyme encephalitis Cheap painted pet toys Toxic dog shampoos Rabies pet medicine vaccine Loud noises
Posted on: Tue, 16 Jul 2013 12:31:24 +0000
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