Causes And Treatments Of Seizures In Dogs

Often, your dog is much like a member of your family. You care immensely about his or her well-being, and when something bad happens, you are very upset. Unfortunately, dogs often have seizures. This is a very scary thing to experience, but knowledge of what is happening and what can be done will help ease your mind about your furry friend's condition. Seizures in dogs are very common, and usually very treatable. Below, we are going to tell you more about this topic.

Types of seizures in your canine friend can vary in many ways, some much more noticeable and frightening than others. You may notice your pet seemingly biting at the air and laugh because it looks silly.

Most of the time, there is nothing serious wrong with your pet. There are many possible causes for this incredibly scary event. Your pet may have some sort of genetic abnormality that makes him or her prone to seizures.

There are things to do when you notice this happening. To start with, remain calm, and avoid your pet until the event passes. Don't try to interfere because, especially with large dogs, this can result in serious injury to you. Your pet is not suffering. Let the event pass, make sure he or she cannot be harmed, and then act once it is all over. If the problem persists or lasts a long time, immediately take the animal to the veterinarian to find the cause and possible treatments for the problem.

When you spot the problem actually occurring, there are things you should and should not do for your pet. First of all, don't freak out. Panicking will do no good. Stay calm, and try your best to keep your friend safe while this is occurring. Make sure that it will not fall into anything and nothing can fall on it. Try not to touch your pet until it is over and never put your hand in or near its mouth at the risk of being bitten. When it stops, then you can call the vet or take your pet in.

If the animal does not have the problem very often, your veterinarian may recommend that nothing be done. Medication is usually prescribed, but it can take many tries to find the best treatment, so if the events are rare, the medicine is not often necessary since the animal is not suffering.

If the cause is something else in the animal's body, that problem may have to be treated as well, which can often be a little more stressful, both to the animal and to you. Rarely does a canine have to be put down from having seizures.

Nobody likes to see their dog suffer. When they seize, it is very important to remember that they are not actually suffering. Staying informed about what is going on with your pet is the easiest way to manage whatever is causing this to happen. Regular visits to the vet are the best way. With seizures in dogs, you usually don't have much to worry about. Your dog will usually be alright.