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Seizures & Epilepsy in Dogs and Cats: Natural Causes and Holistic Support

Seizures can be frightening to witness. Learn the natural, thyroid-related, and autoimmune causes behind seizures, and how to help your pet.

"I've seen fear turn into answers."

— Darleen Rudnick, B.S.W., M.H.N., Certified Holistic Nutritionist

Understanding Seizures and Epilepsy in Dogs and Cats

Witnessing your pet have a seizure is frightening, and it's natural to want answers right away. Seizures can range from a single, isolated event to a chronic pattern requiring ongoing management. While epilepsy is one cause, seizures can also stem from thyroid imbalances, autoimmune conditions, or underlying illness, which is why finding the root cause matters as much as managing the episode.

Common Causes

Seizures in dogs and cats can stem from epilepsy, thyroid disorders, autoimmune inflammation of the brain, toxin exposure, or underlying organ disease. In many cases, no single test provides a clear answer, and causes can overlap. Natural remedies alone rarely address seizures without first understanding what's actually driving them.

Our Holistic Approach

We look beyond the seizure itself to understand what's happening in your pet's body as a whole, including diet, thyroid function, and immune health. From there, we build a natural, individualized plan meant to work alongside your veterinarian's care and reduce the frequency and severity of episodes over time.

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From epilepsy to thyroid-related causes, Darleen offers one-on-one consultations to help uncover what's behind your dog or cat's seizures and build a natural plan to help.

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