Cindy is absolutely right....and we share the neurologist! It is worth it to try to find a vet. neurologist so you can control the seizures right from the start. As he explained to me: It is as if you have come upon a virgin field. The first time you walk through it, it is very difficult, but each subsequent time is easier and easier. That's how it is with the dog who cluster seizures....th e more he seizes, the more he/she is going to seize. That's why it is so vitally important to get control as early as you can!
I took Cowboy off all grain products and I cook only meat and veg for him. For months, he's had no treats with grain, or even a sample of kibble. There is some thought that an allergy or even sensitivity to grains and add to seizures so we are following that protocol. The neurologist said that it may just be coincidence, but I'm not taking any chances that we are going to go back to seizure-land. As you have now experienced, seizures change your life! You really can't comfortably leave a dog alone for any period of time...especia lly a clusterer. That track can just get deeper and deeper and at some point there is substantial brain damage. Be aggressive in getting treatment. There are great drugs that can control it and you just have to keep going and experimenting. Cowboy is on pheno (but finally getting off!!!), potassium bromide and gabapentin. canadapharmacy .com is a great resource for expensive drugs like gabapentin.... about a third of the cost of drugs here in the US....it's just a long turn-around to get prescriptions filled.
I'm sure you feel overwhelmed with all the info. you've received today...we've all thrown a ton of facts out there..but please know that it's only because we all care so much and we've been there. It's awful, but it is controllable!!! I promise!!!