2006-08-27 04:17:26 · 9 answers · asked by tj200588 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Constant/frequent/long seizures cause the body to overheat, which can in turn cause damage to the brain. In addition, grand mal seizures frequently cause pressure in the eyes to build to the point where blood vessels burst, making the dog partially/temporarily blind.
For the sake of the dog, you need to get this under control. See a vet.
Check this site for great information:
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Resources.html
Although many things can cause seizures (including trauma, poisons, etc.), if you vet can't find a physical reason for the seizures, they will likely term the porblem "epilepsy" (i.e. "we don't know what's causing this"). Genetics seem to play a role in epilepsy, as well.
More info:
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/default.htm
Good luck!
2006-08-27 04:39:27 · answer #1 · answered by Loki Wolfchild 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brain damage may cause seizures; however, are you sure your dog is having seizures, or is it possible it is moving around during a dream?
If in doubt, watch carefully and time the length of the seizures, and take note of how many it is having in a day or a week, and take your dog to a vet for assessment and treatment. Seizures lasting longer than a minute or many seizures in a row require urgent treatment. Please see the link below for more detailed info.
Best wishes,
cryllie
2006-08-27 04:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seizures are usually caused by some type of a brain problem, to begin with. How old a dog is it ? If it is a real old dog, then it could be many things, causing seizures. Parasites, can cause convulsions, and infection. Take the poor thing to a Vet.
2006-08-27 04:27:05 · answer #3 · answered by Norskeyenta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dog has seizures too. ACT QUICKLY. Call the vet and he will administer medication (most likely to be given daily). And be careful not to miss a day. If i miss one day on my dogs seizure medication he WILL have a seizure that day. But with the meds he is a perfectly happy normal doggy. Good luck. HURRYHURRY!!!
2006-08-27 08:16:20 · answer #4 · answered by chatterbox_jmj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isn't it the other way around? Brain damage causes seizures.
2006-08-27 04:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is the dog been to see the vet? Is it been medicated and are you giving the meds properly to control the seizures? Poor thing. Call your vet. The meds will control that horrible event the dog in enduring...HURRY!
2006-08-27 04:24:12 · answer #6 · answered by All 4 JR 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a vet ASAP. My mom's dalmation started having seizures. She lost the ability to walk and then to even stand. See if it can be treated early enough to prevent that type of suffering
2006-08-27 04:30:52 · answer #7 · answered by kmday1130 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vet check time asap. Prevent farther damage there is meds for this.
2006-08-27 04:38:16 · answer #8 · answered by shortansassy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, get him to a vet NOW
2006-08-27 04:29:03 · answer #9 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋