Snickers had another bad seizure last night; after I was beginning to think the almond supplemented foods and keppra were finally helping ( made it a week). She also apparently fell , about 6 feet , but doesn't seem any worse outwardly ( like poor May..) I'm currently "empirically??" Treating her with keppra ( 5 mg/kg); but this was a skeptical dosage recommendation from our local exotic DVM at our State College of Vet Med.. he himself had never treated a squirrel with seizures. I sent Dr. Emerson an e mail several days ago; but I'm sure she's been covered up with surgeries and such; totally understand the delay. But I'm just at a loss of what else to try. She has been on a complete treat ( nut) fast except for almonds, but she barely eats them ( maybe 2 a day ?) . Any other suggestions ? Had anyone ever used keppra? Phenobarbital? Or is there a better way I can give magnesium... do her blood levels need to be checked first? I'm terrified to sedate her , but if bloodwork is absolutely needed I could try to gas her down :/ but really, really rather not do this- it would stress her too much I'm afraid,
Marie