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Jack's story · Seizures · 2014

“Jack has NOT had an episode since he took his first Nzymes Treat.” A three-month-old Collie, and the advice to let him go.

Jack is a smooth-coated Collie who had his first seizure at three months old, soon after coming home to Krista's family in Charlotte. His blood work looked good, his vet was worried, and a collie rescue told Krista it was only a matter of time. She kept looking.

Jack · Smooth-coated Collie · Charlotte, North Carolina
Jack, a brown and white smooth collie, in the middle of Krista's pack
Jack, in the middle

“To put my pets in the care of Nzymes seems only natural;
because it is!”

– Krista Sumlin, Jack's mom · Charlotte, North Carolina

I was at a loss at what to do.

"Jack, our smooth coated Collie, was three months old when he had his first seizure with us. I took him to the vet and they did some blood tests to rule out liver or other problems that could show up in his blood. The vet was happy to inform me that Jack's blood work looked good. However, she was very concerned that Jack was having convulsions at such a young age. She feared there might be some neurological defect. I was at a loss at what to do.

Jack's seizures lasted around 3 minutes and he was having them at least one to two times per week. The after effects of the fits would exhaust Jack for the next 24 hours. He also seemed confused for at least 2 hours after the fit; pacing and whining non-stop."

Jack's situation
Smooth-coated Collie, three months old, Charlotte, North Carolina
First seizure at three months; blood work looked good
Seizures about three minutes; confused two hours after; exhausted for a day
At least one to two seizures a week
A collie rescue said it was only a matter of time
Antioxidant Treats daily: no episode since the first Treat, one month in

One rescue told her to help him pass over the bridge.

"I contacted a rescue for collies and asked if they had any experience with collies and fits. The replies I got were so heartbreaking I was almost shocked. One rescue told me that it was best to take Jack to the vet and hold his paw and help him pass over the bridge. They said there was no good outcome and it was just a matter of time that I would have to put Jack down.

Well after this, I found the Nzymes website and read the stories very carefully. The reviews were superior so I had to try some."

Not one episode since his first Treat.

"Jack has been on Nzymes Antioxidant Treats now for one month. Jack has NOT had an episode since he took his first Nzymes Treat. I am so thankful for this. Jack has also seemed to acquire a renewed energy and happiness about him. He seems more alert and happy and playful and full of energy.

I have 3 other dogs. One is almost 13 years old in April. She is a cancer survivor, who is allergy ridden with stiffness, and many other problems that come with her age. I am looking into using the Nzymes Healthy-Skin Kit for her problems which I now understand could be immune health issues. I'm so grateful for Nzymes for helping my pack members have a better life and in turn, I am happier." (Note: The Healthy-Skin Kit is known today as the Skin Rescue Bundle.)

One more thing for any collie family: many collies carry the MDR1 gene mutation, which makes some common medications risky for them. Our MDR1 guide explains what to ask your vet.

What Jack's family used

Antioxidant Treats, every day.

Today we pair the Treats with Tracite Minerals as the Back to Balance Bundle: the Treats for the body's own defenses, the minerals for what most dog food leaves out.

★★★★★

I'm so grateful for Nzymes for helping my pack members have a better life and in turn, I am happier.

Krista Sumlin · Charlotte, North Carolina
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What we recommend today

The Treats Jack takes, plus the minerals.

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The Back to Balance Bundle: two bottles of Antioxidant Treats and Tracite Minerals

Jack's family used the Antioxidant Treats on their own. Today the Treats come paired with Tracite Minerals as the Back to Balance Bundle, with an interactive guide sent to your inbox after purchase. Diet comes first: the interactive guide includes our recommended foods guide. Dogs 25 pounds and up, like a grown collie, get the standard Treats.

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Jack's story is shared with his family's permission. It's one dog's experience, not a guaranteed result and not a substitute for veterinary care. Nzymes products are nutrition that supports your dog's own body, not a treatment for seizures, epilepsy, or any disease. Never stop or change a prescribed anti-convulsant without your vet. Every dog is different and individual results may vary.