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Does epilepsy transmit from dog to another dog?
It isn't passed from one dog who has epilepsy to another healthy dog that doesn't have epilepsy by contact or any other way except genetically. Epilepsy can be passed on genetically. Such as the Sire or Dam of the pups can have epilepsy & the pups' odds of getting epilepsy are much higher.
Can your dog have a blood test to see if he has epilepsy?
Actually a blood test will not show you if you have epilepsy , the test that will clearly tell you if you have it is to do a E.E.G test.
How do dog trainers train epilepsy dogs?
the trainer would have to be trained in training a dog suffering from epilepsy. It all depends on the trainer
Why is so little research done on epilepsy?
A lot of research is done on epilepsy. Neurology is a complicated area. The brain is a complex organ and research into it is a huge area. There are many things that are still not understood about the brain. Epilepsy is just one of the areas that neurology covers. Epilepsy has many causes, and there are now many treatments and medications that have arisen as a result of the research into epilepsy. There is always more to do, but a lot of research has been done and is continuing to be done in many places around the world.
Why did your 13 year old Maltese dog have epilepsy?
There is no accurate answer for this question - epilepsy in dogs (like in humans) is an idiopathic diagnosis. The dog has epileptic signs, but the cause or origin of the disease is often not known.
What animals can have epilepsy?
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.
What are the possible reasons why a beagle dog can have an epilepsy?
Epilepsy is an unfortunate condition which can inflict any animal. Inbreeding can make the risks higher, however.
Can an anuerysm cause epilepsy?
If someone gets some damage to their brain, this can result in someone getting epilepsy. So if someone had a aneurysm in their brain and some damage was done, it is possible that epilepsy could develop epilepsy, but it is not certain that it would happen.
How do you know you have Epilepsy?
Epilepsy is not considered until you have had more than one seizure. In order to be diagnosed with epilepsy, a neurologist will have an EEG done. This reads the electrical activity in your brain. From there, the doctor can determine weather or not you are epileptic.
Is dog epilepsy lethal?
Like human epilepsy, canine epilepsy is not fatal. People can die from getting a seizure, although this is extremely rare. A dog can too, but again it is rare. A lot of people die not because of the seizure itself, but because of the circumstance is which they have it. If someone was doing something dangerous, and had a seizure, they could die from something after that, like if they were climbing a ladder and fell. The same kind of thing could happen to a dog. Most people people and dogs with epilepsy will lead normal lives and live as long as anyone else and will die of some other cause. So while they could die as a result of epilepsy, epilepsy in dogs is not fatal.
Is Scar epilepsy curable by homoeopathy?
If there is a scar on the brain, there is not much that can be done to remove it. Anyone having epilepsy as a result of a scar on their brain may be able to have their epilepsy controlled. Each case is different when it comes to epilepsy. What works for one person would be different for another.
Why do cocker spaniels get epilepsy?
I have a cocker spaniel with poodle mix dog, is it normal for them to get seizures?
