Help Needed for Older Dog with Seizures
My Cairn Terrier (stray) always trembled since he "moved in", having no history on him thought it may have been from the many fight he had been in on the road
He has been with me for about 5 years.
However a month ago he had an epileptic fit and since then the trembling has increased, he is constantly hungry, cannot settle down. I would like to find a natural substance to give him as he is 9 years old and do not want liver/kidney failure later on.
Hope, Bc Canada
09/25/2015
To Zoe (South Africa) --
I just finished reading Ayurvedic articles on Ginger root.
It may be worth a try to make ginger tea and pour over the daily food portion. I am using it already for myself and I love it but my big dog gets it too. Though we have no problems.
You may want to read up on it as the benefits of ginger are many. And make sure the tea has a "bite" to it. I take a few slices of fresh ginger and boil enough for a day's usage. You can find out that way how many slices are needed.
The benefit is for seizures and circulation with cleansing of the interior and much more.
Namaste, Om
Mpls., Mn
09/25/2015
Hey Zoe!
If this were my dog I would take him to the vet to try and obtain a diagnosis. I too had a 9 year old senior who developed seizures - and in her case it turned out to be pancreatic cancer. With the diagnosis I was able to better care for her and make her comfortable in her final days. Your dog might have cancer of the pancreas - or it might just be idiopathic epilepsy that can be controlled with drugs or nutritional support or other remedies.
Please read up on EC about epilepsy in dogs: https://www.earthclinic.com/pets/epilepsy.html
Please read ALL of the questions and replies for insight as to how to build your own approach to treating your dog. Please also read up on the human side for remedies that may apply also: https://www.earthclinic.com/cures/epilepsy.html
