Dog Seizures
Seizures are also considered a neurological condition but are so
common in dogs it deserves its own category. Any dog that has never
experienced a seizure before needs to be seen immediately. Signs
associated with a seizure include uncontrollable shaking and tremors,
loss of consciousness, paddling with the legs and possible loss of bowel
or urinary control. The most common cause of seizures in dogs is
epilepsy. If your dog is diagnosed as epileptic not every seizure will
constitute an emergency. If your dog has multiple seizures within a
24-hour period or if a seizure lasts longer than a couple minutes then
your epileptic dog may need immediate veterinary attention. Talk to your
veterinarian more about how to manage epilepsy and what to watch for.
Other causes of seizures include hypoglycemia in puppies, insulinoma in
older dogs and toxicities in dogs of all ages.
