Seizure Attack!?

Question

My beagle recently had a seizure. We took him to the vet and said if he had one again (this was his first one) he would prescribe medicine. He has been doing great ever since. If he were to have one again, what should I do?

I would like to thank everyone who took part in this question. Thanks to the person right below me, my dog is doing great!

Dear CC,
Thank You for your suggestion.

Answer 1

The first thing would do is take the dog to the Vet to be sure that there is nothing wrong with the liver or kidneys.
Also, monitor the amount of seizures and the length of each one. Keep a journal if you can, this is very helpful for the Vet because you have as accurate of an account as possible when you talk to them.
Seizures are caused by many different things... so, it is often hard to isolate the exact cause
If this is a new thing, the things I personally would look for are changes in the environment, or possible toxins in the area that the dog could have gotten into.

Answer 2

Video the subsequent one and take them the two to the vet alongside with the video. they might propose what the challenge is and what, if something, could be carried out approximately it. Why is it which you're actually irritating approximately this 7 or 8 years after the challenge began, and weren't apparently apprehensive approximately it 7 or 8 years in the past? in the event that they are in actuality seizures, ideas injury is carried out each and every time they have one, and it somewhat could have been addressed 7 or 8 years in the past! it is likewise somewhat unusual for a small-breed canine it somewhat is basically 7 or 8 years previous to already have entire innovative and prescient loss using cataracts. i might think of there is an underlying situation. Environmental contaminants alongside with poisons can actual reason seizures, and pondering they are unrelated and the two have the comparable situation, i might ask your self in spite of if something at your residence is inflicting this.

Answer 3

He probably should be on medication now for seizures, especially if beagle's are one of the breeds that is more suseptible to it. If he has one again, call the vet immediately. Really bad seizures can cause brain damage, or can be a sign of certain types of cancer.

Answer 4

Let the vet know. Also, watch for odd behavior from your dog when you return home. Unless someone is always around the dog, you could be unaware that he had a seizure. If he seems to be disoriented, has obviously been drooling, is very lethargic, etc., call the vet.

Answer 5

My cat had epilepsy. triggers are generally something repetitive --- such as shadows from a fan, beeping alarm clock, telephone ringing, etc. Try to keep repitition to a minimum and keep up with his meds. the vet will probably start you out on a higher dosage to stop the seizures and then back the meds back down to keep it under control. Not to worry -- my cat lived for 10 years (a total of 22) with epilepsy and was happy and healthy.

Answer 6

Keep a record of the times and takes he had the seizures. Take him to the vet and he can give him medicine for it. My aussie has them and is being treated for them. good luck cc

Answer 7

my dog had seizures, too. about once a month. i would sit with her and talk to her until she was done. she was usually 'groggy' for about an hour after the seizure. Its very scary, but the important thing for you to do is remain calm. the dog can sense this and will have an easier time if you remain calm. I also had to hold my dog down, too.

Answer 8

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

THE ROLE OF DIET IN EPILESPY
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/healthydiet.html#anchor5917613

DIETARY TAURINE DEFENCY
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/CCAH/Update06-2/6-2_Taurine.html

Answer 9

Wrap him in a large towel,
put him in his crate & take him to the vet.

Answer 10

did u leave a video game playin in from of him/her