[quote user="calliecritturs"]I literally bypassed the treats, got out a wintergreen lifesaver from my purse and shoved it in his mouth WHILE they were trying valiantly to get blood. [/quote] Folks, please don't forget to check for artificial sweetners in any human stuff you give to your...

I agree that this sounds like a mild seizure. DogtorJ (Dr. John Symes - vet and epileptic) claims to have eliminated or drastically reduced seizures in idiopathic ("unknown cause") epileptic dogs by making strict dietary changes (food and treats). He believes that these dogs can not tolerate...

[quote user="stardog85"]My parents' dog had horrible cluster seizures but a diet change resulted in her needing less medication and being "seizure free" for several years in a row.[/quote] If there is a defective blood-brain barrier, diet can be a significant issue. That barrier...

Causes of Seizures in dogs? What are signs that a seizure has been triggered? Okay the vet can't see her today but has her set up for an appointment. My Terrier mix is a year and a half old. (She is believed to have Jack russell Terrier and Chihuahua in her but we don't know what else.) She is...