Impact induced seizures? NW CT

[NinaLi]

Hi all, we have a 14.5 Shiba Inu in general good health. She has good energy but her coordination is diminished, and it seems that her object permanence is no longer there. She was running and hit her head on a table leg and started seizing for the first time in her life. It lasted less than a minute and she whined but walked it off. Her second seizure happened after she shook and lost balance and hit her head on the wall. We have since cushioned all potential areas of risk.

Both times the vet she saw did not believe it could have been caused by impact and offered no solutions but seizure medication which we did not do. She hasn’t had another seizure in months since these incidents.

Are there any chiropractors nearby the western CT area you may suggest and/or any other recommendations in general?

We saw a “holistic” vet in South Salem, NY who actually recommended frontline, advantix, Sorresto collars, Revolution, and standard vx schedules so I’m not too keen on their advice. Thank you

 

[Dr. Jean Hofve]

Head trauma is a very common cause of seizures! You could try Traumeel or homeopathic Arnica to resolve the original issue (at least keep on hand in case of any future head-banging incidents!). Although constitutional homeopathy is always best for this sort of thing....

 

[Dr. Jeff]

Hey Nina!

Welcome to HA! and thanks for making your first post.

I'm sorry to hear about your pup's seizures.

Are there any chiropractors nearby the western CT area you may suggest and/or any other recommendations in general?

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Thanks so much for making your great point about the holistic vet. This is why I'm using the term whole-istic to describe the fully holistic paradigm which tries to avoid things like harsh chemicals vs. the holistically-oriented one. It sounds like your vet may be holistic but not whole-istic.

That being said, it's always super important for you to decide what to do based on the risk and benefit of each action.

That's what Holistic Medical Decision Making (HMDM) and HA! helps you to do.