Vetri-Science Epitaur Capsules

Vetri-Science Epitaur Capsules
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Description

Epitaur 500 is a nutritional supplement designed to boost the levels of specific nutrients which can sometimes be deficient in animals.

Epitaur contains specific amino acids and vitamins which are known to be important in the correct functioning of the brain and it is thought that appropriate supplementation can be of benefit. The rate of Epitaur is one to four capusles daily, depending on the size of the animal and the severity of any recent seizure activity.

  • Epitaur capusles can be given directly by mouth, or added to food.

Recommended to only be used when prescribed be a veterinary surgeon.

Nutritional supplementation is important for animals with epilepsy and EPITAUR 500 is specifically formulated to contain potent ingredients.

Contains

Taurine:
High concentrations of Taurine are found in the nervous system it is an amino acid and a building block for others. It has a protective affect on the brain especially when dehydrated. We suggest all animals who suffer from fits should have a diet high in Taurine.

Tyrosine:
This amino acid is the building block for neurotransmitters such as dopamine and adrenaline and is an antioxidant.

Zinc:
Zinc deficiency can lead to destruction of nerve cells, it is essential for vision and cell growth.

Magnesium:
It is found in high concentrations in the brain, deficiency giving rise to mental confusion and problems with nerve conduction. It is critical to the functioning of many enzyme pathways and cellular functions.

B complex vitamins:
These vitamins help to maintain the health and proper functioning of the brain and other nerves. Deficiency can result in convulsions among many other symptoms


Feeding Guidelines (Canine)

  • 1 capsule twice daily - up to 12kg
  • 3 daily - from 12 to 24 kg
  • 4 daily - between 25 and 40 kg.

Capsule Shell : Pure Gelatine


1 capsule will provide
L-Taurine 500mg; L-Tyrosine 50mg; Zinc 30mg; Magnesium 10mg; Vitamin B12 0.1%; On Manitol; 5mg Vitamin B6/Vitamin/Vitamin B2 5mg of each.

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Reviews (12)

Summary of Reviews for Vetri-Science Epitaur Capsules

Overall 5
Effectiveness
Ease Of Use
Value For Money
Absence Of Side Effects
11 out of 12 (92%) customers would recommend this product.
5 stars (8 reviews)
4 stars (3 reviews)
3 stars (0 reviews)
2 stars (1 reviews)
1 stars (0 reviews)

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45 Our 5-year-old Lab has been having occasional fits
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By on 30 December 2018

Our 5-year-old Lab has been having occasional fits over the last 2 years but last month she had 2 in 7 days, I know this is nothing compared to some but it's still worrying to us. We have had her on Epitaur Capsules for over a month now. 4 a day. She had a fit on Christmas morning it was very mild and she was back with us tail wagging in a few minutes. She also seems more alert and bouncy lately too.
We didn't want to put her on hard drugs, so tried these instead and so far they may be helping. I'm not sure they would have much effect on a dog with major fitting problems but it's worth a go. They are not cheap but neither is a vets appointment these days. Try them you have nothing to lose except £42

Customer recommends this product

55 Wonderful product; would highly recommend
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By on 4 June 2018

My dog suffered from Idiopathic Epilepsy (blood test at vets confirmed no underlying cause). She had started having fits more often, about two per month. Decided to try a natural product and chose this. Molly's last fit was February 2017, I started giving the Epitaur then and we have not witnessed her have another fit since. Amazing, would recommend for anyone to try it and will keep her on it for life.

Customer recommends this product

55 Good tablets
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By on 20 December 2017

I find these help my dog run along side his other medication for his epilepsy

Customer recommends this product

55 Essential product
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By on 12 December 2017

This has been such a great help to my dog who has tendency to epilepsy if certain conditions prevail. The product is taken daily along with a carefully controlled diet and exercise. It’s a complicated situation for any such dog but the product gives such hope and confidence.

Customer recommends this product

55 Very good product
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By on 7 March 2016

I bought these as my dog had experienced some seizures. I am very pleased with the product and he hasn't had any since. Will continue to buy these as a great price too

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Q & A

Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Vetri-Science Epitaur Capsules, including answers from our team.

30 November 2016 at 7:53pm

Grand mal seizures

Deborah Healey

  • VioVet customer since 2016
  • From: , United Kingdom

My dog Archie has grand mal seizures every three weeks he is on Pexion 100 mg twice a day since August but still having them every three weeks would Epitaur help him

  • VioVet Staff

It is hard to say how effective Epitaur would be for Archie although it does seem to help some dogs. It will certainly not do him any harm so my advice would be to try it and see if it makes a difference to him. Good luck!

27 March 2016 at 1:50pm

Epitaur for dog on epiphen

Lynne Hannaford

  • VioVet customer since 2016
  • From: Norfolk, United Kingdom

My collie is on 45mg epiphen twice a day. Would you recommend giving Epitaur as well or would they conflict. I do give her milk thistle and scull cap and valerian. She is very manic.

  • VioVet Staff

It should be perfectly safe to give Epitaur along with the other things you are using. It is a safe supplement and might be able to provide some extra benefit.

29 August 2015 at 9:06am

Idiopathic epilepsy

neil

My dog is on keppra,epiphen,libromide and taurine but still has seizures every 3 weeks or so. Would Epitaur be any help to him as his ataxia is poor due to the huge amount of medication he is on .

  • VioVet Staff

Epitaur does seem to help some dogs, but it varies and is not as predictable as the other, prescription meds. It would be safe to try it, but your dog does sound to be severely affected and so I would not be hugely confident it will help. No harm in trying though.

2 October 2014 at 1:24pm

Cluster Fits Epitaur Capsules

Hazel

Our border collie Cracie a blue merle has had cluster fits since the minute she had her first yearly booster. She has had her medication increased three months ago as she would have at least a cluster of 10 one day per week. The veterinary practice increased Epiphen by two 30 mg tablets per day. She is now on 56 tablets per week and seizures has reduced and over six weeks since her last fit only a couple and less severe. The medication is made up of four 60mg Epiphen (Phenobarbital) and four 250mg Keppra (Levetiracetam) daily. She is nearly three years old and 25 kilos due to tablets. She has less than the recommended intake of food (Burns Lamb and Rice biscuits) to combat weight gain due to tablets. She has plenty of exercise as she plays on the beach most days and has plenty of street walking. How many Epitaur Capsules would you suggest knowing Cracies weight and amount of medication.

  • VioVet Staff

I would suggest 3 capsules per day for her, though you could give 4 if fits are still a problem. It would certainly be sensible to do periodic blood tests to monitor the levels of phenobarbitone and to check for liver damage. (The phenobarbitone will cause trouble to some dogs at the dose you are giving). If you have not tried this already, it would be worth talking to your vet about potassium bromide therapy and other treatments which could be added to what you do and perhaps reduce the dose of Epiphen.

1 July 2014 at 10:35am

Epitaur for dogs

Lesley

My dog is nearly 5 years old and started with epilepsy last November. It seems to be genetic and he has gone from monthly to fortnightly seizures. I switched him to raw food with some success as the seizures are a lot less violent and after effects are much better too. I supplemented him with salmon oil, probiotic, brewers yeast and magnesium with the odd egg for zinc. I am on the verge of medicating him due to the fortnightly seizures but have now cut out the magnesium and brewers yeast and added epitaur to his diet. Also eliminated all household cleaners which are not plant based. He is now 3.5 weeks fit free, early days but something may be working. Control is the key for me. It is really difficult to get good dietary advice from a professional. Should I be giving him anything else in addition to this, not for his epilepsy but for his nutrition?

  • VioVet Staff

Good luck with what you are doing, hopefully it is helping. Home-made raw diets are prone to be lacking in trace vitamins and minerals. This may or may not become a problem, depending on the range of foods you give. If your dog is fed whole carcasses of rabbits etc then it is less likely to be a problem because eating the offal can provide what is needed. This is not normally the case, so a multivitamin and mineral supplement should be offered instead, such as SF-50. If you offer vegetables then a good mix of these can be included, but they are better cooked or your dog will get little from them.

22 April 2014 at 1:51pm

Suitability for idiopathic epilepsy

vic

My cat started fitting at 9 months old, the fits are months apart so vet has put the anti epileptic drugs on hold for now, she is on a RC vet dry food diet, these foods are already supplemented and wondered if the Epitaur supplement would be suitable, are there any problems with over supplementing cats with any of the Ingredients in the Epitaur? and Would an Animal with Idiopathic Epilepsy benefit from this supplement? Thanks Very Much

  • VioVet Staff

Epitaur should be safe for your cat and it would not be at all likely to cause any trouble with over-supplementation etc as long as you follow the normal dose. However it is unclear how effective it will be. Epitaur has not been licensed and so there is no proof of how, when, or in what circumstances, it may work. Personally if your cat is on a good diet already, I am not sure it will achieve anything. Some people certainly do regard it as effective for their dogs, so perhaps it might work. It can be difficult to assess when fits are infrequent anyway.

5 April 2014 at 2:20pm

Giving Epitaur to a diabetic cat

Bev

Hi there,
My cat is a well-managed diabetic, and is currently taking a very lose dose of phenobarbitol (daily) for a bout of FOPS. Would it be okay to give him Epitaur as a supplement?
Thanks.

  • VioVet Staff

None of the ingredients would be expected to cause trouble for your cat with its other medication. It is uncertain how much benefit will come from giving the Epitaur, but it should be safe to try it out.

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