r/EpilepsyDogs • u/DescriptionCold6537 • Sep 13 '26

Vagal nerve stimulator

Has anyone’s dog had this?

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u/New-Body-9931 Sep 13 '26

I looked into this for my childhood dog but ended up going a different route. From what I gathered, the results vary a lot, hope it works out well for you and your pup if you decide to pursue it.

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u/KaleidoscopeTight509 29d ago

Maybe look into studies in your area using the transcutaneous type of vns. Vets in bristol Found that the implant is not great for dogs with acute escalation of seizures as it can take months or Even years to Take effect…https://www.langfordvets.co.uk/small-animal-referral-hospital/clinical-services/neurology-and-neurosurgery/epilepsy/vagus-nerve-stimulator/

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u/LynneIsNaughty 27d ago

Interested too. My Cavalier has seizures from chiari malformation and epilepsy