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Post by ZandraJoi on Oct 30, 2023 19:40:56 GMT -5
www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-10-30-high-dose-dha-for-seizure-in-dogsStory at-a-glance A small study out of the University of Tokyo delivers the encouraging news that high-dose DHA (an omega-3 essential fatty acid) appears to significantly reduce the seizure frequency in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy (IE) The DHA was given as an adjunctive therapy during a 6-month clinical trial, and reduced seizure frequency in all the dogs by at least 50% within the first 2 to 3 months, with no clear adverse events reported An earlier study investigated the role of different diets in the management of canine IE; the researchers concluded at the time that, "only MCT-enriched diets can be supported with a satisfactory level of scientific evidence in veterinary medicine" Anecdotal studies show that achieving the metabolic state of nutritional ketosis with a ketogenic diet (i.e., high fat, adequate protein, very low carbohydrate) is very helpful in managing epilepsy in pets Nutritional interventions and other potentially beneficial adjunctive therapies, including a well-formulated ketogenic diet and CBD, can also prove very successful in managing epilepsy in dogs My notes: Too bad we didn't know about this with our last dog who had idiopathic seizures. Idiopathic to me meant, Heck if I know! Fortunately, hers decreased as she got older.
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Post by Bob on Nov 2, 2023 18:41:16 GMT -5
Seems many are labeled "idiopathic" something.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Nov 3, 2023 10:21:07 GMT -5
Seems many are labeled "idiopathic" something. I have noticed that too! It's when the pet has symptoms but the vet can't find the cause.
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