Dog epilepsy can cause a series of seizures. If it is the first time it happens to your pet, it can be frightening and you may feel helpless. A dog who has epilepsy can have seizures at any time, which is why it is important to dog proof your home. Make it safe for your loved pet to be in even when you are not around.
One way you can keep your dog from hurting himself when you are away is to leave him in a crate. Make sure the crate is padded enough for a bed so he can be comfortable while you are away. Remove any dog collars or leashes while your dog is crating. Should he have a seizure during this time, he can choke with it on. Do not leave any toys or sharp objects in the crate, this can hurt your dog during the seizure.
If you do not feel comfortable leaving your dog in a crate for a long period of time while working, you can create a doggy room. Have a room just made for your dog with padded walls and soft flooring. When your dog has a seizure he will fall to his side, therefore you do not want him hurting his head on a hard floor. It is recommended that you do not put windows in the room where your dog will be in.
You want to make sure that there are no objects left in the room while you are away. If your pet lands on these hard or sharp objects he will not be able to move away from them. These objects can cause further harm to your pet while he is having a seizure.
If you own more than one dog, it is recommended that you keep the other dogs away from the pet who suffers from seizures. When your dog is having a seizure, your other dogs can trigger a pack attack instinct against the pup who is having a seizure. This should be done even if you feel all your dogs are close and loving of one another.
Placing baby gates on your stair well can also be very helpful. This can be helpful even when you are inside the house. These seizures can happen without warning. You do not want your pet to have a seizure while he is walking by the stairs and fall down.
A surveillance camera can also help when you are away from home. You can place this camera in the doggy room to keep an eye on your pup while you are away. There are special cameras that you can zoom in, change direction of the camera and even watch all from your cell phone. This would be ideal to keep complete track of your dog should he have a seizure. This video can also be shown to the veterinarian when you take your dog.
Dog epilepsy is something your dog will have to live with. You can help make it safer for your pup should he have a seizure. Making your home safe for your dog can prevent him from further hurting himself even when you are away.
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