Unfortunately, Boxers are a breed that are currently suffering from a lack of genetic diversity and inherited disease. Boxers are prone to epilepsy, causing seizures and fits, which need regular medication to control. Not all Boxers are affected, but many pedigree lines suffer from a wide range of illnesses. It is caused by inbreeding mostly, and is a result of matings between close relatives. This causes illnesses such as epilepsy to be present and can be passed down through generations. Before breeding a Boxer, always ensure that it is healthy and that it has had all relevant health tests for inherited disease.
If it is bred to be pedigree, and i mean real pedigree, then there is a high chance of seizures.
Scaring your dog does not cause a seizure. However, in dogs who already suffer from seizures, stress can bring on a seizure, so if you scare your dog, the stress from being scared can make the dog have a seizure.
Unfortunately, yes, it is possible for a young dog to have a seizure and die either during the seizure or just after the seizure is over. You need to take your dog in to be seen by your Veterinarian. Medications can be given by your Vet to control the seizures. Each time your dog has a seizure, brain cells are destroyed. Take your dog immediately to a Veterinarian.
Our dog was sleeping on the couch when he began having a seizure, he fell off the couch into a patio door and broke his neck during the seizure and died. You have to protect a pet having a seizure from hurting its self.
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Any dog can have a seizure.
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NO! it will have a seizure and die.
The most common and well-known service dog should be Guide Dog as the first service dogs are just for the blind. However, as service dogs can also be trained to assist people with other disabilities, they gradually developed into various types, for one or more than one disability. Here are the common types of service dogs: Guide dogs Hearing dogs Diabetic alert dogs Seizure alert dogs and seizure response dogs Psychiatric service dogs Mobility assistance dogs Autism support dogs
Dogs can have seizures triggered by any sort of excessive outside stimulus. Light and sound are common triggers, but I wouldn't be surprised if physical pain or stress caused by falling down stairs could trigger a seizure.
The most likely reason for a dog to have a seizure is epilepsy. However, other causes include ingestion of toxins in the environment (ie, certain foods), brain tumors, tick-induced diseases, and distemper. Idiopathic epilepsy is a common diagnosis for dogs that have seizures, and it can usually be controlled by anti-epileptic drugs or, preferably, a change in diet/nutrition.
What is the diagnosis of why your dog is having seizures?
Approximately 1.5 million persons in the United States suffer from a type of seizure disorder.