The role of nutrition in the treatment of canine epilepsy

In this episode, we cover the latest evidence for the use of a nutritional approach in the multimodal treatment of dogs with epilepsy. Evidence has emerged recently to suggest that dietary therapy may have a beneficial effect on seizure control. Efforts to develop nutritional treatment protocols to improve seizure control are ongoing and include medium-chain triglycerides, probiotics, vitamin B6, and omega-3 fatty acids.This episode is supported by the Purina Institute. As a global professional organization, the Purina Institute shares Purina’s leading-edge research and evidence-based information from the wider scientific community in an accessible, actionable way, with a goal of empowering veterinary professionalsto put nutrition at the forefront of pet health discussions to further improve and extend the healthy lives of pets through nutrition.