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Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Dfldanielle — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:52:35 -0000

I switched my dog to Grain free Taste of the Wild and the difference in my dog is UNREAL! Great company, great product! Now my family and my roommate have also switched to Taste with the same results. My roommates dog is epileptic and it has made a huge difference in his health.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Chihuahuas3 — Fri, 11 May 2012 10:35:56 -0000

I have a dalmation that for years has been eating some kibble, but I feed raw meaty bones several times a week. He started having seizures about 3 hrs after eating the raw meaty bones. It is only on a vegetarian diet and phenobarbital that we are able to control his seizures. If he swipes a bone from the Lab and eats it before I can get it away from him, several hours later, he will have a seizure.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Falleneaststar — Wed, 09 May 2012 20:13:25 -0000

Diamond dog food cause my dog to have a seizure we know that was the cause because thats the only thing that changes the dog is not having problems now that she not eating that dog food

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Deelberger — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:35:02 -0000

My Aussie, Gracie, who will be 6 in June, started having seizures at the age of 4. 2 weeks after receiving her epilepsy diagnosis, I switched her (and my 2 other dogs, both American Eskimo dogs) to a raw prey model diet. Her seizures did not stop so the decision was made to put her on as low a dose as possible of phenobarbital. We did try Potassium Bromide but she could barely function on it, even after we'd cut her already low dose in half, so we stopped it altogether. Over the last year, she's developed a tolerance for the phenobarbital and has had to have the dose raised up a few times, and she's at the maximum dosage. We've just added Kepra b/c her seizures are becoming more frequent and lasting longer. She's still eating (and loving) her raw diet though.

I do believe that if she were still eating commercial dog food, she would be having more seizures than she already does. I should have mentioned, she has cluster seizures, always seizing more than once in a 24 hour period.

I must say that your article has given me a lot of hope that with more time, we can get her seizure to stop by continuing her on a raw prey model diet! Thanks so much!!!

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Kabie — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:53:39 -0000

my husky Harley started having seizures last week, & we always fed him commercial dog food,never gave him people food, & never had a problem, but about a month ago we moved to my grandma's house and she's been feeding him people food nonstop, & hes already had 2 in the past week. & im thhinking that maybe her suddenly giving him all this food is a key factor in all this.. is it possible that a sudden change in a dogs diet can cause these seizures to happen?

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Carol — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:28:23 -0000

I am so happy to know all the information I have learned on your web site! I have a small dog, having horrible seizures, lasting a half hour, going in n out of grandmal type several times in that time. I am sure they will kill her! My large dog, is allergic to many things. No doubt, I'm changing both of their diets today! Thank you

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Skye — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:12:49 -0000

Great article! I have a 4 years old male Rottie, good thing he doesn't like dog foods, he doesn't seem to like things that is not good for dogs like chocolate, which is good. And I have always thought that commercial dog foods causes cancers and epilepsy to dogs, just a gut feeling I've always had.

Re: When Should I Start Feeding Raw Food to My Puppy?

Lilfeather — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:14:49 -0000

What are the grams Ca/1000Kcals ? I am getting a large breed puppy soon and plan on feeding Darwins.
Thanks!

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

CasOne — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:31:03 -0000

I've had a theory that there may be pesticides used on the grain that's put in the dog food, and that may be causing the seizures. My friend and I both lost our dogs within a year of each other, due to cancer. Vets act as though this is a natural cause of death. I find that unacceptable. It's natural for canines to be carnivores, so it makes sense to feed them grain-free food. If the food weren't so expensive, I'd switch to grain-free with hopes of giving my dogs a longer lifespan.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Sara San — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:23:11 -0000

I had been feeding my shiba inu, Sachi, raw dog food from age 9 mos - present. I was feeding him Nature's Variety for about 2 years, until Sachi eventually started losing his fur and his tummy turned dark grey. I went to Pet Supply Warehouse in Irvine and was lucky enough to speak with a woman (who happened to be a cat/dog allergist). She led me to Darwin's. Sachi's fur is perfect as ever and he no longer has a grey tummy. Sachi LOVES this food too!

Re: “I Fought the Raw and the Raw Won”

Doglady7007 — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 23:45:17 -0000

The fact that the food has human grade meat is not much of a recommendation as meat for humans has steroids, hormones and antibiodics in it. Organic meat would make this a good product

Re: 4 Easy Steps to Improve Your Dog’s Health by Feeding the Right Balance of Fats

Alex V — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:44:17 -0000

Hi there,
My dog doesn't tolerate the raw beef meals. She vomits immediately after eating them. She is currently on the turkey and duck blends. I've been thinking about having her try some of the green tripe. Would the green tripe be an appropriate alternative to form the "ruminant portion" of her diet?
Thanks!

Re: When Should I Start Feeding Raw Food to My Puppy?

Kent — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:25:43 -0000

Try giving your puppy antler to chew!

www.antlerbone.com

Antler Dog Chews

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Marykay — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:12:05 -0000

The seizures are caused by low thiamine, Vitamin B1. This is because the high level of calcium in commercial dog foods change the pH of the intestines so the dogs can not absorb the thiamine, even though it is added as a supplement. If your dogs seizures, test for thiamine deficiency.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Jen Ramos — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:25:11 -0000

great article...thank you!

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

KG — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:59:22 -0000

I couldn't have said it better. I put my Lab/Rot mix on a grain free, no wheat, corn, or soy 5 months ago and he has not had a seizure. The brand I buy is Taste of the Wild...it's not the easiest to find in stores but he loves it. I completely contribute his issues to cheap dog food. This is the one thing we as owners can control so it's definitely worth it.

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Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Cory — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 07:25:11 -0000

You should not blame a pet owner for trusting a vet's advice and "reach for anti-epileptic medication first." Think about it. A pet owner loves his/her dog so much, seeks "medical" advice, and acts accordingly.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Mooncher64 — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:12:31 -0000

I just happened upon this site. I changed my dog to boiled chicken and for the vegetable matter i use Sojo or Grandma Lucy's. You can get it thru Amazon. I also give him Easesure. This is hebal drops you can put on (wheat/corn/soy) free treats. Has been doing very well(knocking on wood) not one fit. They started in Feb.2011 has not had one in 4 months. So far so good.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Fanta9s9tic — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 01:34:35 -0000

thank you for this post it really helped me confirm my thoughts on
a diet change i made with my 12 year old dog who has been on the raw diet for most of her life fit as a fiddle. i found a new kibble called nutrisca
that was grain and potato free. within a few weeks the seizures started daily when she would get excited. i just threw the kibble in the trash and
hopefully going back to simple unprocessed no cauterized vitamins or minerals that i have heard the body can not assimilate will correct the
problem.
fang's dad

Re: Quibble Over Kibble

Beverly Ratliff — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 23:17:05 -0000

I miht be persuaded to purchased both cat and dog food if could try a sample bag of each.. Bev Ratliff barjar@suddenlin.net

Re: “I Fought the Raw and the Raw Won”

Sherry — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:47:46 -0000

I have been feeding Darwins Raw Diet since bringing home my new Doberman pup. Our last Dobe had multiple allergy and health issues her entire life and when the breeder told me she only fed RAW I started doing my research. I ordered from multiple companies and have found Darwins the VERY BEST! The customer service is also way beyond the norm. My Ziva is now 4 months old and I continue to get comments about how beautiful her coat is and my vet is very pleased with her weight and growth pattern. Gabby, the kitty has started inching over to Ziva's pan and trying her food so I will be moving her over to the Darwin's cat food with my next order.
Sherry Rackley
Clovis, CA

Re: Practice Safe Slobber

Pat Carroll — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:21:48 -0000

I kiss my dog every dog every day! And he kisses me back! His breath is sweet--no bad breath at all since I started Darwins.

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

Pat Carroll — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 15:18:16 -0000

When
I read about certain Tibetan Terriers who have lived to be 20 years
old, I resolved to be proactive and do everything I could to keep Augie
as healthy as possible. Not only would I NEVER feed him sweets or table
food as I had once done with my beloved cocker spaniel, Lady; I would
also be proactive and feed him the best
diet, in the right amounts, so as not to cause weight gain. Also, after
months in a shelter, Augie's coat was dull and dry, and he scratched, so
I knew he had dry skin. I read about foods to treat his skin and
decided on a natural, grain-free, raw food diet--nothing but raw meat
and fresh vegetables. We started feeding him Darwin's about a year ago.
The food looks and smells amazingly fresh and delicious. Now his coat is
silky, soft, and beautiful, he never scratches. Best of all, I know I
am giving him the best diet possible to keep him healthy. Now if only I
could be as disciplined about my own diet!

Re: How Dog Food Affects Dog Seizures (Canine Epilepsy)

San Mtz — Sat, 28 May 2011 03:25:30 -0000

i have a 7 years old golden retriever, and like a year ago, she started with the "Dog seizures" i done test, change her food for another comercial food, i tried all the options, and like a 5 months ago i change her food for BARF or naturall food, and her epileptic seizures had a separation up to 4 weeks, so i vote 100% for the narutall food...:D