Do you own a dog that suffers from canine epilepsy? This article lists five strategies to make your dog's seizures less serious.

1. Have a bottle of Rescue Remedy with you, wherever the two of you may go. Rescue Remedy is an herbal, homeopathic liquid that comes in a small bottle and provides calming relaxation when placed in small dosages on the tongue. It's sold in small bottles for about $7. Buy several bottles and keep them around the house, in the car, and in your purse or pocket when you are away from the home or car. Personally, this product has make our dog's seizures less serious and not as long.

2. Avoid overstimulating your dog's senses. Many seizures are brought on by exposure to too much noise or bright, outdoor light. This is similar to humans, where strobe lights are a known trigger for an epileptic seizure, so try to minimize bright lights and noise.

You should also ask other dog owners to keep their dogs at a safe distance during a seizure. Dogs still have that genetic predisposition to keep the pack strong by destroying the weaker members, and even trusty Fido will attack another dog who is suffering a seizure. If you are indoors, turn out all the lights, be completely silent and instruct anyone else around you to be quiet as well.

3. Protect your dog from self-inflicted injuries. When having a seizure, your dog's body will be shaking excessively, and he might be in a situation where he could hit his head. This could injure your dog and prolong the seizure, so it's important that you shield your dog's head from injury. Stairs can be particularly dangerous, and if your canine has an attack near a flight of stairs, you'll need to make sure he doesn't tumble down. Check his airway periodically to ensure his tongue doesn't block his breathing.

4. Apply ocular compression. This simply means that you should apply pressure to the dog's eyes. Pressing on his eyes triggers the Vagus Nerve. Researchers say that this nerve makes GABA and glycine in the brain. GABA or gamma aminobutyric acid works in the brain to tell the body to stop convulsing. It restores the brain to normal levels and halts the seizures.

5. Reassure your dog with a little TLC after the seizure has passed. Epileptic seizures are scary for anyone, but imagine how your dog must feel, since he can't even describe it to you. You will want to let your dog know how much you love him and that you will protect him. Give him a few treats, play with him, or take him on a walk. The best gift you can give your dog and yourself after such a terrifying moment is to help him move past the moment and move on with life.

I hope these tips help you and your furry friend cope with seizures in the future. I wish you good luck!