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Originally Posted by Ladymom  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. |
Thank you so much for the list of triggers. It's funny I do notice she tends to have seizures when the seasons change or if she gets scared by a really loud noise. Both on the list! So happy to hear that Lady's seizures are under control. Thanks again, and Happy Easter!