【High incidence of idiopathic epilepsy】
Dogs: Beagle, Demu, Labrador, Bernese Hill, Coca, Teddy, Miniature Schnauzers, Collie, Golden Retrievers, Huskies, Hairy Lions, Dachshunds, Papillons, etc
Cats: regardless of breed
[Symptoms] see Figure 2 for details
【What parents should do when dogs and cats have epilepsy】
1. Stay calm and remove objects and furniture near sick dogs and cats, so as to bruise and bruise during seizures
2. Do not touch the face of the dog and cat, especially the mouth, to avoid biting the parents when the 🫣 dog and cat chew involuntarily
3. If it is convenient to operate, the corresponding ear points (the position is shown in Figure 4) can be properly kneaded at the time of onset to reduce epilepsy symptoms and shorten the onset time
4. After the onset of the disease, press the Anshen acupoint to help the sanity recover
5. If other family members help, you can record the time of the seizure and record the onset status, and let the doctor refer to help judge when you visit
【Dietary Advice】
1. Eat regularly and variedly, do not overeat
-- Sudden fluctuations in blood sugar, excessive stretching of the stomach, electrolyte imbalances caused by diarrhea or vomiting may induce epilepsy
2. Eat more pH-acidic foods and less alkaline foods
(The acidity here refers to the pH value of the food, not the food attribute of "sour, bitter, sweet and salty" as described by the Chinese veterinarian)
3.pH acidic foods: beef, chicken, fish, eggs, clams, yams, cheese, cereals, etc
4.pH alkaline foods: kelp, kelp seedlings, spinach, bananas, watermelons, figs, white radish, green beans, etc
【Causes of epilepsy in dogs and cats, suggestions for diagnosis and treatment】
Usually divided into idiopathic / primary epilepsy, secondary epilepsy, reactive epilepsy need to be diagnosed by veterinary experience, laboratory tests, imaging examinations, etc., as shown in Figure 3 Figure 7# Know how to take care of the dog? #
