My dog had a seizure today, it was awful is it likely for dogs to have only one?

Question

he has seen a vet and I am waiting anxiously to see if it happens again, I pray it doesnt, he is almost 3 and a Rottweiller x

Answer 1

The vet gave you a thorough and informed answer but forgot to add, take the dog's own vet . His vet has a medical history and can maybe give you the answer that will stop these seizures quickly. Best of luck to you and your pooch.

Answer 2

Seizures are a very scary thing to watch. I have a Siberian Husky who had several in her lifetime, but not one for many years!! The best advice? Every time it happens, keep a journal. Time and Date? duration? Loss of bodily functions? Recovery time? Call you vet and ask them to put that info in your dogs chart. If it is happening too frequently, the vet may want to do a full exam and bloodwork and if the seizures are very frequent, put him on phenobarbital (only if necessary - you must weigh the pros and cons). Epilepsy is not the only cause of seizures in dogs. Brain tumors or other neurological problems is another. Could be a reaction to medication or even trauma. Many causes.

When or if another seizure happens, talk calmly to him, move surrounding furniture which he could get hurt on and re-assure him it's going to be alright. Your CALM voice will be soothing to him when he has no idea what's going on. Good luck. This may be just a one time thing!!

Answer 3

I had a dog once that seizures all the time . over time I found out that I had an empaleptic dog. I had to have him put to sleep because he would run into things while having a seizure. Not a good thing and it still hurts me to this day to think that someone bred this dog's mother knowing about epilepsy in the genes. What a horrible thing to do to someone.

Answer 4

Seizures are pretty serious. My dog had siezures from the age of 5 & they increased in severity until he was 7 when we decided to put him to sleep because it was really affecting him. Until then he was on phenobarbitol & it didn't seem to really bother him, much in the same way as a person with epilepsy is. If on the other hand it's a tumour then that's different again, your vet may want to send him to a specialist to see about surgical options. At any rate, love your dog & give him as best a life as possible. Try to find out the cause of these siezures & address the problem with the help of your vet. I wish I had something to say like "oh don't worry about it" but I won't lie to you. I really hope that your dog does well on any meds or with any surgery he may have because it is SO hard to see them like that.
Best of luck, my family is thinking of you.

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My dog had a seizure today, it was awful is it likely for dogs to have only one?
he has seen a vet and I am waiting anxiously to see if it happens again, I pray it doesnt, he is almost 3 and a Rottweiller x

Answer 6

I grew up in a house that has three chihuahuas, one sheltie, one English foxhound, and a boxer (Huge House!!). The chi's were prone to having seizures as I guess it is in their genes, but the sheltie started to have them. He had one and it was a long time before he had another one but he did. The only info I can give you is that if your dog eats anything that contains potatos, he needs to be cut off. There is something in a potato that will trigger and cause a seizure. Our male chi, Peanut, died from his seizures because they were so bad (grand mal seizures). The casue of his was that he had an enlarged pancreas and liver. He ended up being pancreatitis that initially took him. So when he goes back to the vet if he still has them have them check his pancreas and liver out. Let me know if he is ok. I am sorry to hear about your dog.

Answer 7

When we first got our dog from the local shelter, he too, had seizures. So, took him to the vet, and they wanted to see if he would have more before they put him on meds. He didn't need them, because we found out out that it was allergies to the frontline, and his food. When we stopped all flea and tick treatments completely, so did the seizures. Next time he has one, think about all foods, shampoos, or flea and tick control that he's been exposed to in the last few hours. That will help you to figure out if it's one of those, or if he needs meds. Good luck with your dog.

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Answer 9

did your vet put the dog on meds,,,,if not you can expect more seizures...i have a 75 pound dog and hes been on phenobarbatal since he was 1 and a half and he still has them once every 5 months or so....its a very scary thing...i try not to freakout but it scares the hell out me because im thinking hes gonna die because it looks that way...when your dog has one comfort him but never put your hands near his mouth. by the way since the seizure has his attitude changed or have you noticed anything different about your dog??? you know what,, i would really like to talk to you in person about this,,i have a lot to say but too much typing,,,,if u like send me email address and i will give u my phone # or you can give me yours,,,[e-mail]

Answer 10

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It's really well made (it has a lot of videos), simple and effective. I recommend it.
I hope it helps