we don't use the valium but we do use the ice pack on the 14/15
vertebrae when he starts panting ( telling sign for us that he's going
to have seizures ) we only live 10 mins from the Vet and i have his cell
# to call 24/7 its impossiable to use rectal valium during the seizures.
and by the time its over hes given so much phb that adding another drug
only adds to the problem. it takes 24/48 hrs for him to return to normal
from the drugs.

On Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:45:42 -0500, (jen lynn) wrote:

we don't use the valium but we do use the ice pack on the 14/15
vertebrae when he starts panting ( telling sign for us that he's going
to have seizures ) we only live 10 mins from the Vet and i have his cell
# to call 24/7 its impossiable to use rectal valium during the seizures.

Why?

and by the time its over hes given so much phb that adding another drug
only adds to the problem. it takes 24/48 hrs for him to return to normal
from the drugs.

Yes, that's pretty standard. It breaks the cluster, though.

Mustang Sally

why what? the ice pack? it cools the body and in most cases lessons the
duration of the seizure and the postical stage which is as bad as the
seizure imo!

sorry i overlooked your question. he has many health problems being over
weight added to his health issues ( hes a rescue and came to us over
weight ) i have him on a weight loss/liver cleansing home cooked diet of
chicken breast,carrots,greenbeans,celery,peppers.or squash which has
brought him down to 20lbs from 38. hes gets raw peppers or broccli as
treats. hes also a diabetic so its a good diet for his sugar

"jen lynn" wrote in message
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we don't use the valium but we do use the ice pack on the 14/15
vertebrae when he starts panting ( telling sign for us that he's going
to have seizures )


Occasionally applying gentle pressure over a dog's closed eyes can abort a
seizure if you recognize the signs of an oncoming seizure.

Use of Ocular Compression to Induce Vagal Stimulation and Aid in Controlling
Seizures in Seven Dogs John Speciale, DVM & Jody E. Stahlbrodt, BS

Ocular compression (OC) was used to treat 7 dogs with seizures. Treatment
was accomplished by use of digital pressure applied to one or both eyes by
veterinarians, hospital staff, or owners. The OC was believed to exert an
effect through stimulation of the vagus nerve. Use of OC appeared to be
efficacious for aborting seizures in 3 dogs, decreasing heart rate and
causing muscle relaxation in 1 dog, and preventing onset of seizures in 2
other dogs. In 1 dog, rhythmic application of OC caused onset of rhythmic
facial twitches. Administration of OC may be beneficial in treating
seizuring dogs. (Author Abstract)