Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without Seizures

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.

Sincerly,
Laurie & Lucilu


Excellent   July 12, 2006
Cindy McDevitt
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I have personally dealt with cushings disease, diabetes, blindness, deafness, IBD, hypertension, arthritis, pain, discomfort, antibiotic treatments which were as disabling as they were helpful, incontinence, emotional issues (loss of confidence, fear of noises), inability to stand or walk, from my canine companions. I have found that alternative treatments and medicine definitely have their place for every living creature. In order to understand where to start, no matter what ailment, this Book will lead you in the right direction. I have read many holistic/alternative health care books and this Book is laid out with such an easy to read/comprehension fashion, and yet contains so much helpful information.

Ms. Levin's Books not only explain the disease and treatment, but give an excellent explanation of how these things come about; afterall, Prevention is the key. She also gives multiple choices of things which can be done to assist you. Her Books are so comprehensive, you can clearly see that it is a Labor of Love.

I have utilized homeopathic medicines, herbs, glandulars, supplements, traditional medicine, and TTouch. It is difficult for our western style of thinking to accept that which we cannot explain. There is so much greatness everywhere which cannot be explained. If you can remain "open" and have "faith" then you can watch little miracles happen when utilizing other modalities of therapy, alternative medicines and lifestyle changes for your pets; which are all reviewed in her Book. Sure, western medicine definitely has its place, we have so much to be grateful for. I feel that there is a good place to be with kindness and appreciation of all things. One brief personal experience; our Lab, who could no longer stand up or walk for weeks, miraculously stood up and walked after one session of TTouch, which this Book touched on briefly; but, again, choices you make can make a difference.

This Book is what a good future holds for how we treat our companion animals. It is the reference point for where we start to understand and change our standards of treatment of a whole host of ailments. Bravo, Ms. Levin. May life allow you to continue with your grand contribution to all. "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."..Gandhi - Respectfully submitted, Cindy McDevitt


Outstanding resource   November 1, 2002
8 out of 11 found this review helpful

"Canine Epilepsy" is phenomenal and I'd give it 10 stars if I could!

This book details countless aspects of canine epilepsy: brain function, new research on cell membranes, diagnostic tests, seizure triggers and cycles, customary medications, holistic treatments, emergency situations and so much more. At nearly 200 pages, it's quite a book!

In Chapter 1, Ms Levin begins by comforting and supporting the dog owner. She acknowledges common feelings of grief and explains how some people get stuck in a phase of denial or hostility. ... Levin explains things in compassionate and understandable language, which is very unlike texts written for vets. How wonderful it is that she has written especially for us - the dog owners!

... "Canine Epilepsy" provides tons of practical and insightful information. Ms Levin has written an IMPORTANT book and it's going to make some people jealous.


canine Education   October 17, 2005
Ewf Kewley
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

the prompt response to get this book was first class, and the aid it gave us was good for the benifit of the Dog.


Excellent all around book on Epilepsy   September 5, 2002
Johanna M. Thompson (California, USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

Living with a dog with Epilepsy for almost 2 years now, this is truly the best book on Canine Epilepsy that I've seen to date. You did an outstanding job of research and presentation.

I have already loaned my copy of this book to a very close friend, whom I am sure when she is finished will be purchasing
one and recommending to friends also.

I have heard nothing but positive and absolute wonderful comments concerning this book! These comments come from people like myself, who are living and dealing with Epilepsy on a daily basis. The one comment I hear frequently, is that we all wish we had this book in the beginning; it would have saved us much time and heartache.