seizures in dogs?

Answer 1

Very common I'm sad to say.

Drugs can be used to reduce the frequency and severity of fits, but will not eliminate completely and depending on the age of the Dog at onset can shorten life.

As the others have said see your vet and medicate asap. Use blood tests to check dosage is effective.

Answer 2

Most canine seizures are caused by epilepsy and some dogs breeds seem to be more prone to epilepsy than others.

Some seizures can be very scary for the owner and traumatic for the dog. Others are so slight the owner isn't always aware that the dog has had a one.

If a dog is having seizures (fits) it is important to see the Vet for a correct diagnosis of the cause. They can also happen after a head injury or because of a brain tumour so it is important to find out why the dog is fitting and then get the right treatment.

Epilepsy in dogs can be controlled by medication and the dog is usually perfectly fine between fits. Some dogs remain on permanent medication and never have any more seizures.

There are a couple of Canine Epilepsy organisations who provide support and information to owners of epileptic dogs.

Answer 3

Dogs can have epilepsy, but should be checked by a vet, as the seizures may be lifethreatening. Just as they are in humans. Could also be a brain injury or tumor. The problem with the seizure is that a dog can swallow it's tongue, choke to death - any number of frightening things - both for the dog and the owner.

Answer 4

My poodle had seizures and the vet put her on diazapam. It worked and she did great. Just talk it over with your vet and see what he/she thinks. My poodle was probably 11 or 12 when they got really bad and she lived to be almost 17. She had a couple bad seizures when she was young, then they stopped until she got older.

Answer 5

Labs are prone to seizures all three of mine had them, Sarah (oldest) wouldn't leave my side if she was going to have one and her eyes would look glazed and then she would drool. best thing you can do is move any objects in the room and keep from hurting themselves. I would cover Sarah's eyes with my hand afterward to keep her calm. Medications have been used in dogs with seizures but should only be used if the seizures are continuous and harmful, otherwise it is not worth the side effects from the medication.

Answer 6

Aloved pet from the past had siezures and our vet recommended parogoric. It worked but made him groggy for about 20 minutes or so .He would be just fine afterwards and not have another spell for 3 or 4 months. He was a standard poodle and I have heard that siezures are prevelent in the breed. If your baby is an epileptic or if it may be a possibility I would get him to a vet you TRUST! Good luck

Answer 7

My dog has seizures only after too much running.

Answer 8

Yes they do - exactly the same as humans. My Irish (Red) Setter had them all of his 12 years. He was on phenobarbatone but as he got older they got worse.

It's not always epilepsy though - could be caused by a temperature, caused by infection.

Best to take the pooch to the vet - for you and the dog. It is distressing but make sure they cant hurt themselves and stay with them, reassuring them all the time. Please dont put your fingers in their mouth to hold down the tongue - you will lose your fingers.

Answer 9

What are you asking? Yes, they can have seizures just like people. I have extensive experience. If you want to talk about it let me know.

Answer 10

a friend if mine had a dog that had seizures, he had medication for them that helped