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Originally Posted by yorkiepaws  Her liver function test have always come back normal, but I don't think they ever did a bile acid test. She will be 7 years old in October. She has an upcoming appt. for her teeth, so I will surely ask the vet. She has never had to take meds for her seizures because they are so sporadic and don't last very long. Thanks for the advice  |
I didn't know she was seven years old. If her liver values (ALT) are in the normal range, you are probably dealing with idiopathic epilepsy. If she only has a couple of seizures a year, no medication is necessary.
Lady has had idiopathic epilepsy for almost ten years. She has to be on seizure medication, but her seizures are under control.
Here is a list of possible seizure triggers. Keep a journal and record when she has a seizure and if any of the following may have contributed. You can already put heartworm medication on the list.
Seizure Triggers
In Lady's case, the biggest trigger is changes in barometric pressure. Spring/Fall weather with big temperature extremes and the thunderstorms we get here in the Carolinas are her main triggers.
Interceptor for heartworm and Frontline for fleas are supposed to be safest for dogs with a low seizure threshold.