Note: I do not receive any remuneration on any supplement sales. My recommendations are solely made with the best interest of the patient in mind.
Pure Encapsulation supplements can be found at: https://www.purecapspro.com/brewerneurology/pe/company/my_recommendations.asp
Supplements for Disc Disease
Pure Encapsulation EFA essentials (fish oil):
<20 lbs – 2 capsules per day
20-50 lbs – 3 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 4 capsules per day
For a liquid version, consider Nordic naturals, Omega-3 PET and double the recommended daily amounts
Cannabidiol supplement. Recommended product:
-https://ellevetsciences.com Aim for a dose of 1-2 mg/kg of CBD twice a day or just following the dosing schedule for neurologic conditions.
<20 lbs – 2 capsules per day
20-50 lbs – 3 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 4 capsules per day
Supplements for Encephalitis / Brain Disease
Pure Encapsulation EFA essentials (Fish oil):
<20 lbs – 2 capsule per day
20-50 lbs – 3 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 4 capsules per day
For a liquid version, consider Nordic naturals, Omega-3 PET and double the recommended daily amounts
Cannabidiol supplement. Recommended product:
-https://ellevetsciences.com Aim for a dose of 1-2 mg/kg of CBD twice a day or just following the dosing schedule for neurologic conditions.
<20 lbs – 1 capsule per day
20-50 lbs – 2 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 2-3 capsules per day
Veterinarian Recommended Solutions (VRS) Entero TruBenefits® probiotic
<20 lbs – 1 scoop per day
20-50 lbs – 1.5 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 2 scoops per day
Pure Encapsulation AntiOxidant formula
<20 lbs – 1 capsule per day
20-50 lbs – 2 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 2-3 capsules per day
Thorne Research Canine Basic Nutrients
<25 lbs – 1 capsule per day
25-50 lbs – 2 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 3 capsules per day 0
Pure Encapsulations Best-Rest Formula
<20 lbs – 1 capsule 30 minutes before bed
20-50 lbs – 2 capsules 30 minutes before bed
> 50 lbs – 2-3 capsules 30 minutes before bed
Supplements for Seizures
Pure Encapsulation EFA essentials (fish oil):
<20 lbs – 2 capsules per day
20-50 lbs – 3 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 4 capsules per day
For a liquid version, consider Nordic naturals, Omega-3 PET and double the recommended daily amounts
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) supplement.
<20 lbs – add 1 teaspoon (5 mls) per meal, increase to 2 teaspoons (10 mls) per meal after 1 week if no diarrhea is noted
20-50 lbs – add 1.5 teaspoons (7.5 mls) per meal, increase to 1 tablespoons (15 mls) per meal after 1 week if no diarrhea is noted
50-100 lbs – add 2 teaspoons (10 mls) per meal, increase to 1.5 tablespoons (22.5 mls) per meal after 1 week if no diarrhea is noted
Cannabidiol supplement. Recommended product:
-https://ellevetsciences.com Aim for a dose of 1-2 mg/kg of CBD twice a day or just following the dosing schedule for neurologic conditions.
Thorne Research Canine Basic Nutrients
<25 lbs – 1 capsule per day
25-50 lbs – 2 capsules per day
> 50 lbs – 3 capsules per day
Supplements for Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome and Anxiety
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
- Senilife (Ceva) — blend of antioxidants (phosphatidylserine, pyridoxine, Ginkgo biloba extract, resveratrol, and α-tocopherol)
- Aktivait (VetPlus) — blend of antioxidants, carnitine, phosphatidylserine, and fatty acids
- S-Adenosyl-L-methionine (Denamarin) — naturally occurring metabolite. Supplementation can enhance neurotransmitter levels.
Anxiety
- CBD (ellevetsciences.com) — CBD + CBDA exact oil
- Anxitane (Virbac) — contains L-theanine, an amino acid in green tea extract
- Zylkene (Vetoquinol, vetoquinolusa.com) — contains α-casozepine from hydrolyzed cow’s milk protein
- Composure Pro (Vetriscience, vetriscience.com) — contains proprietary Colostrum Calming Complex, L-theanine, vitamin B₁, and L-tryptophan
- Solliquin (Nutramax, solliquin.com) — contains whey protein concentrate, magnolia and phellodendron extracts, and L-theanine
- Calming Care (Purina, purina.com) — contains the proprietary probiotic strain Bifidobacterium longum BL999
Veterinary Neurology 