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

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Summary: Outstanding resource
Review: "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.

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Summary: Outstanding resource
Review: >This book is FANTASTIC, beyond doubt the best book I have read on canine epilepsy. Caroline you have done a wonderful job. I am continually referring back to this book, and am gaining enormous amounts of information from it. It is written in a very easy to understand way.
A must for anybody with an epileptic dog.

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Summary: Not enough information on Epilepsy
Review: As an owner of epileptic dogs, I've spent the last 6 years reading everything I can on this disorder. I was extremely disappointed when I read "Canine Epilepsy, An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without Seizures". In my opinion, this book devotes too much space to discussions on diet, digestion, metabolism, kidney disease and "other disorders" unrelated to epilepsy and omits information on canine epilepsy that may be beneficial to people who are trying to learn about this neurological disorder.

An example is Chapter 7 which is titled "Antiepileptic Drugs". Information regarding the two first line medications is provided including doses, the mode of action and side effects, however, information on second line medications such as Felbamate, Gabapentin, Valproic Acid, Zonisamide, Clonazepam and Clorazepate is either missing or not as comprehensive.

In another chapter, the author explains the difference between primary epilepsy and secondary epilepsy (seizures caused by other diseases/disorders such as distemper, hydrocephalus, liver shunts, encephalitis etc.), however there is no information about these diseases/disorders nor does she explain what tests should be performed to rule them out as a cause of seizures.

Throughout the book the author also discusses diet in relation to seizures. I did not feel that the references cited supported her theory that grains can cause seizures in dogs.

If you are looking for comprehensive information about seizures and canine epilepsy, I would recommend one of the books written by veterinary neurologists such as "Clinical Syndromes in Veterinary Neurology".

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Summary: Excellent all around book on Epilepsy
Review: 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.

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Summary: Good resource
Review: Living with an epileptic dog can be very difficult. Ms. Levin has gathered a lot of information that can be very helpful. She discusses standard medications as well as alternative treatments that have helped many of these dogs.

This book includes references, a glossary, & sources for additional information and support.

I recommend this book to owners of epileptic dogs.

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Summary: Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Living With and Without
Review: This is absolutely the best and most comprehensive book on Canine Epilepsy I have read. It is a must for anyone dealing with this most stressful condition. If I had been able to read it when my dog first started seizing I would have saved myself many heartaches...

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Summary: The best source of information!
Review: To all of you that have a pet that suffers from seizures this book is a must have. I am rating this book as a life saver.
I have a baby , Lucilu who showed her fisr sign of Epilepsy over a year ago. In the past year we did and tried everything immaginable we did brain scan, spinal tap to R/O tumor. They put her on Pb and Kbr and every few months had to increse her doses, she became hyothyroid from the med's, elevated liver enzymes and more. I also contacted a holistic vet who recommended an array of natural product, all seemed to help, but we were still having seizures.
I started to surf the net for information, and learned of Caroline Levin "Thank God". Caroline hit it right on the nose get Lucilu off grians either consider the BARF dirt or cook for Lucilu. After thousands of dollars and much heartache , Caroline
was right on the money, lUCILU HAS NOT HAD A SEIZURE SINCE THE INCEPTION OF HER NEW FOOD PLAN, ALL THANKS TO CAROLINE LEVIN.
... Lucilu and I will be forever grateful to her, and wish her and her family much happiness and success!

Sincerly,
Laurie & Lucilu