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Hello Friend,
Welcome to a Monday and the middle of January..
At times it can be more challenging to be positive, yet each morning my dog gets up..wags her tail oh so fast...does a bunch of circles.. and is just happy to see me
Thinking that IF we could be more like our pets, we'd all be happier
Tomorrow I'll start the day with some mindfulness and shut off the news :-)
Epilepsy in our dog population seems to be on the rise, and I hear of more and more pet parents with dogs having seizures
Even my brother's dog Angus has epilepsy (managed holistically)
Michael is using a combination of
-High Protein, Low Carb diet -Elevated Fats in the form of MCT oil which specifically provide an alternate energy source for the brain, resulting in less seizures - Additional Magnesium which can lower seizures
Cannabidiol is showing to be beneficial to lower seizure frequency and intensity ( as well as be so helpful for arthritic pain)
It's here
Here is Angus.. |
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| | FDA conditionally approves first oral treatment for canine idiopathic epilepsy
The US Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday the conditional approval of KBroVet-CA1 (potassium bromide chewable tablets, Pegasus Laboratories Inc) to help manage seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.
The first conditionally approved idiopathic canine epilepsy treatment to be granted under the reauthorized 2018 FDA’s Animal Drug User Fee Act, KBroVet-CA1
Potassium bromide has long been used to control canine seizure disorders.
KBroVet-CA1’s reasonable expectation of efficacy was demonstrated in a retrospective study of the medical records of 51 client-owned dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, all of whom were treated solely with potassium bromide at the same dose for at least 60 days to control their seizures.
According to peer-reviewed articles, the most common adverse reactions associated with potassium bromide administration are neurologic (including behavioral changes), gastrointestinal (including inflammation of the pancreas), reproductive, endocrine, dermatologic, and respiratory. Increased thirst and urination may also occur. Dogs with decreased kidney function appear to be at greater risk for bromide intoxication, the signs of which can include depression, behavioral changes, ataxia, hind limb paresis, mydriasis, stupor, and coma.
The FDA advises owners of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy to work closely with their veterinarians to monitor clinical signs to help control potential seizures that may result from bromide intoxication. The agency also recommends avoiding abrupt diet changes in dogs receiving potassium bromide, as this could compromise seizure control or raise safety concerns.
KBroVet-CA1 is available by prescription only.
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| Heal Your Pet At Home!
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM |
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P.S. In veterinary practice I often prescribed Potassium Bromide, but it was in a 'untasty liquid...having a chewable is great.
It's a good first line epilepsy treatment.
P.P.S. That being said, I strongly encourage you to explore some of the alternatives as well, as Michael has done with Angus..
-High Protein, Low Carb diet
-Elevated Fats in the form of MCT oil which specifically provide an alternate energy source for the brain, resulting in less seizures
- Additional Magnesium which can lower seizures
- then lastly ( but not least), Angus is on Dr Jones' ULTIMATE CBD for Dogs and Cats
Cannabidiol is showing to be beneficial to lower seizure frequency and intensity ( as well as be so helpful for arthritic pain)
It's here
http://www.thecbdsupplement.com
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| DISCLAIMER: This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of your own veterinarian. Dr Andrew Jones resigned from the College of Veterinarians of B.C. effective December 1 2010, meaning he cannot answer specific questions about your pet's medical issues or make specific medical recommendations for your pet.
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