2007-01-04 14:39:55 · 9 answers · asked by acrossfromthebeach 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Low blood sugar may result in seizure if it is far below normal range.
Metabolic disturbances are frequently to blame for generalized seizures. These are not epileptic events, and should resolve when the metabolic disturbance or low blood glucose normalizes. An EEG should be performed and interpreted by a qualified neurologist to rule out other causes.
2007-01-04 14:54:38 · answer #1 · answered by popeye squirm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low blood sugar is the opposite of diabetes which is high blood sugar and the only way you can know if either one is causing seizures is to have a glucose test done. I had a cross bred collie lab that had diabetes but she never had seizures, she would get very tired if she did not get her 'shot' on time. She did have a "stroke" finally after about 5 years, but by then she was 16 years old and had had a good life. By the way, if you take on the job of administering insulin to a diabetic dog, you need to have a dog who will sit still for pokes a couple of times a day and not think you are hurting it and react by biting you back -- it is a huge responsibility -- I would not do it again.
2007-01-04 14:47:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-20 17:18:47 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 15:42:29 · answer #4 · answered by Cornell 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, either low blood sugar or diabetes could cause seizures, but so can epilepsy, a liver shunt, head trauma, brain tumor, poison ingestion, parasites, kidney failure, chocolate overdose, etc...
Your dog needs to be fully examined and blood tested by a veterinarian immediately. You should also have a urine analysis and a fecal examination done on your lab, too.
The only way to diagnose something like epilepsy is to rule out everything else... hence all the testing. Your vet may even recommend a CAT scan or MRI if he/she suspects a brain tumor.
I hope your dog is ok, and that your vet finds something easily treatable... epilepsy isn't too bad to manage. Medication daily and periodic blood checks to make sure the meds are working and not harming the dog's liver.
2007-01-04 15:41:34 · answer #5 · answered by dogandcatluvr 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they are lasting over 5 minutes - go to a vet. They can die if a seizure lasts over 5 minutes. It could be caused by blood sugar, but not necessarily. If the dog is young, it could be epilespy. Also, make sure it hasn't been exposed to any toxins - yard chemicals, carpet cleaner, inexpensive flea/tick treatments. Many "inexpensive" dog treats are loaded with chemicals that the dog could have a reaction to. If the seizures are rare, try feeding twice a day and a good quality food (the best you can afford). Many foods (even very well know ones use animal by-products, animal digest, artificial preservatives & colors, etc.) Some dogs are very sensitive to chemicals and can react very badly. My mom's golden had seizures and seemed to do better on Volhard Nature Diet Foundation food (also cleared up skin problems).
Hope your lab gets better.
2007-01-04 15:02:06 · answer #6 · answered by Donna 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-19 23:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by Cheryl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!!..........They both can.
My chocolate Lab suffered from them for the last year of his life. Have your dogs blood sugar level tested at the Vets......and ideally, a few times in one day.
I had to give my dog insulin injections 2-3 times a day and he also suffered from low blood sugar and went into a diabetic shock 2-3 times. I had to get some Karo syrup and rub it on his gums while he was barely conscious and rush him to the vets.
I loved my dog and I'd do it again in a heartbeat for him. He's gone over 5 years now and he was my best friend but it broke my heart to see him suffer at those times....however the rest of the time he appeared fine....and I thank God for giving him to me for the time we had.
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Good luck!
PS....My Lab also suffered from epilepsy his whole life....but a happier, livelier dog you could never find.
2007-01-04 14:48:33 · answer #8 · answered by Joey Bagadonuts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heck yeah! Have you contacted a vet about this?
2007-01-04 15:02:09 · answer #9 · answered by renodogmom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋