Seizures in dogs can be a concerning occurrence for the owner or carer. Finding out about what they are and the different types can help you to understand why they are happening and what to look for before another one occurs. You should learn what you can do and what you shouldn't do if you witness one. There are things which you could do to help your pet through their recovery and a diagnosis and treatment plan can be discussed with your vet.
These episodes are due to a malfunction in the brain, this might be seen as a sudden burst of activity or other unusual activity. This will result in a loss or reduced consciousness and this may be quite disturbing for those who witness it, particularly for the first time. The length of time can vary and in most cases will be no more than a few seconds, if it lasts for more than five minutes you should contact your vet. In some severe incidents the seizure can last for up to an hour.
What may appear as an amusing leg twitch or an unusual mouth movement that the animals appears to have no control over may be a focal seizure. The more obvious and well known type of occurrence is the full body stiffness with some involuntary movement of part of the body, and perhaps uncontrolled barking or whining. These are called Generalized seizures.
Once you have experienced a few fits you may find that you are able to tell when one might be about to occur. Your pet may display behavior which is not their normal behavior, they might be ordinarily a quiet animal but may appear aggressive or overly energetic. Afterwards they could seem sleepy and unsure of their surroundings and could give the impression that they have just woken up suddenly.
If this is the first time you have experienced a seizure in your animal you should contact your veterinarian, this will allow them to determine the severity and possible cause of the incident. Whilst the seizure is happening remain calm and move things that might hurt the dog out of the near vicinity. Although it is a worrying experience try not to go near your dog, the involuntary movements can result in an injury to you. If they are near stairs try to block the entry way to them to prevent the canine from falling down them.
Whether your canine seems sleepy and grumpy or disorientated and lost your best response is one that is calm and controlled. Talk quietly to your dog and reassure them, allow them to decide where they want too be but try to keep an eye on them. Make some notes about what happened, such as the length of time it took for the dog to be conscious again.
Your vet may recommend a course of treatment or one that is more long term and that will have to be administered regularly at home. If it occurred as a result of injury or tumor there may be a need for an operation. The vet will determine the severity and whether or not medication is needed. It could take some time however to find a medication which suits the animal.
Sometimes we have to learn things that we didn't think we would need to know, fits are one of those things and with more than one kind it is important to be able to recognize them. You might need to know what to do when one happens and how the animal will behave during and after. There is often a reason why they happen and depending on their regularity and the amount of times it has been witnessed medication could be prescribed
These episodes are due to a malfunction in the brain, this might be seen as a sudden burst of activity or other unusual activity. This will result in a loss or reduced consciousness and this may be quite disturbing for those who witness it, particularly for the first time. The length of time can vary and in most cases will be no more than a few seconds, if it lasts for more than five minutes you should contact your vet. In some severe incidents the seizure can last for up to an hour.
What may appear as an amusing leg twitch or an unusual mouth movement that the animals appears to have no control over may be a focal seizure. The more obvious and well known type of occurrence is the full body stiffness with some involuntary movement of part of the body, and perhaps uncontrolled barking or whining. These are called Generalized seizures.
Once you have experienced a few fits you may find that you are able to tell when one might be about to occur. Your pet may display behavior which is not their normal behavior, they might be ordinarily a quiet animal but may appear aggressive or overly energetic. Afterwards they could seem sleepy and unsure of their surroundings and could give the impression that they have just woken up suddenly.
If this is the first time you have experienced a seizure in your animal you should contact your veterinarian, this will allow them to determine the severity and possible cause of the incident. Whilst the seizure is happening remain calm and move things that might hurt the dog out of the near vicinity. Although it is a worrying experience try not to go near your dog, the involuntary movements can result in an injury to you. If they are near stairs try to block the entry way to them to prevent the canine from falling down them.
Whether your canine seems sleepy and grumpy or disorientated and lost your best response is one that is calm and controlled. Talk quietly to your dog and reassure them, allow them to decide where they want too be but try to keep an eye on them. Make some notes about what happened, such as the length of time it took for the dog to be conscious again.
Your vet may recommend a course of treatment or one that is more long term and that will have to be administered regularly at home. If it occurred as a result of injury or tumor there may be a need for an operation. The vet will determine the severity and whether or not medication is needed. It could take some time however to find a medication which suits the animal.
Sometimes we have to learn things that we didn't think we would need to know, fits are one of those things and with more than one kind it is important to be able to recognize them. You might need to know what to do when one happens and how the animal will behave during and after. There is often a reason why they happen and depending on their regularity and the amount of times it has been witnessed medication could be prescribed
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