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Can tapeworms cause seizures in dogs?
Possibly, but only in advanced infestations. Tapeworms are Cesstoda, which means that they are parasitic flatworms adapted to live in the digestive tracts of animals. Tapeworms feed off of the nutrients that your dog gets from food. If the worm releases eggs into your dog's system and they get carried into the bloodstream, a condition called Cysticercosis can result. There is often an immune response to the embryonic cycsts-- which can cause seizures. Your veterinarian can tell you more.
What is an alveococcosis?
An alveococcosis is a form of alveolar hydatid disease caused by certain tapeworms.
Can syncope cause seizures?
Syncope is a loss of consciousness or fainting, sometimes caused by lack of oxygen to the brain, but is different to Epilepsy. Seizures in Epilepsy are caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. So Syncope would not be a cause of seizures.
What neurological effect can be caused by being on cardiopulmonary bypass?
seizures
How is colic caused?
Colic in animals can be caused by many different things like parasites or tapeworms. Most cases of colic are not serious and are the result of gas.
Dog seizures and alcohol?
Alcohol is not a known cause of dog seizures, but I wouldn't be surprised if it could trigger them. Dog seizures can be caused by certain food and toxins, and alcohol may be toxic to some dogs.
Can seizures cause strokes?
Strokes are to do with a problem in blood flow to the brain. This would not be caused by a seizure. Seizures and strokes are two very different things.
Can a fall injury cause seizures?
Seizures are caused by unusual electrical activity in the brain. A back injury would not directly cause that to happen. It is possible that someone with a back injury could also happen to have seizures. If seizures started around the same time as the back injury, then it would be important to know how the back injury was caused and if something else could have happened at the time which led to the start of seizures. Only a doctor that could examine the person could establish if there is any connection.
Why are tapeworms in your dogs feces Is it a good thing or not By the time you notice the tapeworms in feces is it that they are being expelled and going away Or due to infestation?
Tapeworms are usually caused by fleas. Fleas carry tapeworm eggs. If the dog is chewing on himself, he is ingesting the fleas, which introduce the tapeworms into his digestive system. You will need a worm medicine specific to tapeworms. Most general dog wormers are not effective. It would be best to take him to the vet. You will also need to treat the fleas.
What are photosensitive epileptic seizures?
Seizures for people who have photosensitive epilepsy. They are caused by reactions to light, like flashing lights, strobe lights, flickering lights etc.
What is Encephalitis all about?
Encephalitis can be caused by a mosquito called the Culex. It caused seizures, memory loss, personality changes, or brain damage.
Do acids in your stomach kill tapeworms?
No, stomach acids do not kill tapeworms. Tapeworms are adapted to the environment of the alimentary canal; if they were not, there would be no tapeworms.
