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Epilepsy can occur in animals other than humans, Canine epilepsy is often genetic. Epilepsy in cats and other pets is rarer, likely because there is no hereditary component to epilepsy in these animals.

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13y ago

No! my dog has them and said they can not die from them its just an inconvenience and if they are only a few times a month then no need for medication because it has negative long term effects on the dog

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Yes! Dogs Can Have Epilepsy. My Dog Has It. It Started When There Was A Stranger In Our House.He Was Acting Strange Then Collapsed And Had A Fit.He Then Threw Up!!!!

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yes animals can get seizure, it is somewhat common in certain Dog Breeds like golden retrievers.

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here it is mainly with cattle.

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Yes they do.

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No. Epilepsy is not contagious. You cannot catch epilepsy from anybody.


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Epilepsy is the name of the illness. Someone who has epilepsy gets seizures. Epilepsy is the tendency to get seizures. Someone who gets regular seizures can be diagnosed as having Epilepsy.


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When is epilepsy awareness?

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Can you tan with epilepsy?

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