my dog is starting to have seizures, does anybody know why?

Answer 1

Seizuers are the same for animals as they are for humans. They can appear and disappear just as quickly. Take the dog to the vet and get it tested. I am sure that the dog is Epileptic. As I said earlier, this is a common problem, and easily treated with medication.

Answer 2

What type of dog?

Lots of things can cause seizures. Sometimes, it comes with the breed. Other reasons are:

Ingested poison (like flea/tick remedies, soaps)
Prolonged exposure to unclean water (ie, do you have well water, town water - filtration - softener system?)
Stress (usually a little dog thing - also with bulldogs)

There's a lot that can factor in for seizures. Talk to your vet and watch your dog. You may be able to factor out environmental variables.

Answer 3

from what can understand, it is a chemical inbalance of the brain=epilepsy
also low blood sugar
it is inherited in some breeds
medications can help control the seizures

Answer 4

Besides whats already mentioned what about epilepsy? Tape the next episode your dog has and take the tape to your vet.

http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/

Answer 5

hey i got an idea,
take your dog to the
vet


wow im smart

Answer 6

if you're not willing to take your dog to the vet then why did you get one?

Answer 7

sometimes it just happens but i would call a vet right away if i was you cause it could be anything

Answer 8

I bet the vet may have an idea or two!!!!!!!

Answer 9

if hes old then it is the age if not idk but still take him to the vet just in case