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Originally Posted by Ladymom  Oh, dear. Poor, poor Winston.
Lady has been epileptic for nine years and what you are describing doesn't sound like an epileptic seizure. The seizure itself can lower blood sugar, but you said his BG is low before he seizes.
I would certainly not advise prednisone long term as it can cause other problems like diabetes and Cushings disease.
What do you feed him now? Lady is is also a Type I diabetic and gets insulin twice a day. Diabetics need a higher fiber diet to keep insulin levels stable. Since you have certainly been through all the tests and consulted a specialist, I think I would almost try to see if you can control his seizures with a change of diet. My first preference would be homecooked, but if that's not doable, there are a couple of commercial diets available that are high in fiber and lowfat that work well for diabetic dogs. It certainly would be worth trying to see if a high fiber diet could prevent his crashes. Science DietŪ Results Nature's Recipe Senior Lamb Meal & Rice Recipe - Food Center - Dog - PetSmart |
Thanks for caring and thanks for the advise. I can't say for certain that his sugar is low before a seizure...only that it is during and still is after the seizure. The specialist recommended he eat puppy food, so that is what I feed him...but it is Science Diet, as that is the only thing he will eat consistently. I can't leave him to eat when he gets hungry enough...he will definitely have an episode.
I too have put off the Prednisone as I hate the side effects, when using it long term. The specialist also mentioned a hypoglycemic agent...do not know what she was referring to there.
We feed him 6 times a day, canned food...and yes, his dry food is out all the time.
My vet also knows how I feel about weight gain...he's around 8 pounds and kind of pudgy...not lean at all. I feel like I am constantly feeding him and trying to keep him from running around too much, to try to avoid the seizures, but even then it does not always work.
I've thought of giving something like ice cream, between meals, but I fear a rebound low blood sugar. I just want to get it up and keep it up, without the risks of it falling all the time. Frustrating...Thanks again...