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There are many possible causes of dog seizures. The first thing to rule out is trauma.A few others include epilepsy, toxin ingestion, brain tumors, tick-induced diseases, and distemper.
Epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures in dogs and it cannot be cured. It can, however, be controlled by anti-epileptic drugs or, more preferably, a change in nutrition.
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Can scaring your dog cause a seizure?
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.
Can a young dog die from her first 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.
What could be some causes for a dog to seize foam at the mouth and flinch from human contact?
It is not good for a dog to seizure, foam in the mouth, and flinch from human touch. It may mean that the dog has rabies. It means you may have to shoot the dog.
What does it mean when your dog has a seizure randomly?
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.
Why did your dog die after having a seizure?
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.
Do wiener dogs have seizures?
Any dog can have a seizure.
Can alcohol give your old dog a seizure?
Yes
Can you give your dog a muscle relaxer?
NO! it will have a seizure and die.
Can a dog seizure be caused by eating dishwasher detergent?
no
What kind disability is epilepsy?
No. It is a condition where someone has a tendency to have seizures. Why this happens varies from person to person. There are many forms of Epilepsy and many causes. But it is not a disease. It is not infectious or anything like that.
Dog has had a seizure?
When an animasuch as dog has a seizure it will shake while laying on the floor. Do not touch te dog because it is frightened and unaware of its surroundings so you may get bit. All you can do it talk to the dog and help it culm down. After the seizure he or she may be very tired and go to sleep. They often do not beathe during the seizure and if they are panting that is why and it is normal. You need t stay culm while anyone a peson or an animal has a seizure and allow them to know that they are safe.
What could the reason be for a seizure after 10 months of being seizure free?
That question cannot really be answered. Different people have different causes for their epilepsy and their seizures. So what causes a seizure after a long period of time is different for each individual.
