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Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without Seizures |  | Author: Caroline D. Levin
Publisher: Lantern Pubns
Category: Book
Buy New: $29.95
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 255821
Media: Paperback
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6
ISBN: 0967225337
Dewey Decimal Number: 636
EAN: 9780967225333
ASIN: 0967225337
Publication Date: June 15, 2002
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Product Description
"Canine Epilepsy" is a comprehensive guide to nervous system function, seizure activity, medical, and alternative treatments. This book covers related healthcare concerns such as thyroid and liver disease. It also teaches owners ways to help their dogs before and after seizures. Perhaps most importantly, however, "Canine Epilepsy" examines seizure triggers, such as diet, vaccines, and chemical use and their very clear links to brain activity. Topics include: normal canine metabolism, digestion, and brain function. Easy-to-understand explanations of the disease processes. The effects of cortisol, the stress hormone, on seizures. Treatments: medications, diet, acupuncture, and more. Alternatives to flea and tick pesticides. Vaccines, boosters, and titres. Homemade diets vs. commercial diets. Liver, bladder, thyroid, and ophthalmic issues. How to interrupt a seizure. Seizure alerts. Caring for the dog after a seizure. Emotional support for owners. Additional resources and suppliers section.
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 Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide With and Without Seizures April 12, 2009
D. Zimmerman
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book has lots of useful information, epecially for someone just starting out taking care of an epileptic dog. One problem is it's several years since the book was published, therefore not up to date with regards to the latest medications and dietary information.
Excellent so far March 8, 2009
Rosemary A. Marsham (Melbourne, Australia)
I have not as yet finished reading the entire book. I have so far just picked out certain parts that are relative to my dog's condition thus far. but I am very impressed with what I have read, especially regarding change of diet, which I did immediately.
 A wonderful resource and a comfort October 14, 2008
JLP (Columbia, MD, USA)
This book was recommended to me by a friend when my dog began having seizures; she said it was well written and provided detailed medical information for those who wanted that but was written clearly and in easily understandable terms for the layman as well. It's true -- although I did a lot of research and learned much from experience, this book has really helped me understand all the different things that could trigger seizures so I could eliminate them or at least be aware of them. It also explained what to do before, during and after my dog has seizures and how to avoid triggering more. Ms. Levin discusses everything you can think of: medications, alternatives, diets, etc. I feel more in control and less fearful of my dog having seizures after having read it. I HIGHLY recommend it.
 disappointed July 27, 2007
Stephanie L. Gallardo
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I was disappointed in the book as a whole. Coming from working at a vet clinic as a certified veterinary technician I was looking for a book to tell owners about who had epileptic dogs. I thought this book was not owner friendly and would only confuse pet owners. Having my own epileptic dog gives me insight to their concerns and fears. I think that overall this book will confuse owners and make them question their veterinarians, when they need to have complete faith that the vet is choosing the right combo for their pets.While the idea was good, I would not recommend this book.
Helpful May 14, 2007
Jenni L. Broaddus (Austin, Texas, USA)
This book was very easy to read and understand. If your dog has just been diagnosed with Epilepsy this book is a good source of information to help you better understand the disease and how to deal with it.
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