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A dog seizure<\/a> is a frightening event to witness. If your dog has one, you may feel panicky and confused, or else helpless to do something to make them feel better. Your dog may have a chronic seizure disorder like epilepsy, or a seizure may come on suddenly for the first time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During a seizure, your dog cannot control their muscle activity. Seizures are a disturbance in normal brain activity, also referred to as a convulsion. Since seizures in dogs are commonly diagnosed, your friends at Oakland Veterinary Referral Services<\/a> want to tell you more about this neurological condition<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Causes Seizures in Dogs?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are lots of causes of seizures in dogs<\/a>, but the most common form of this condition is referred to as idiopathic epilepsy, which is an inherited condition. Seizures can occur as one convulsive episode or as clusters. Poison, strokes, head injuries, liver or kidney disease<\/a>, and toxicity<\/a> are some of the conditions that can cause seizures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three phases to dog seizures. These are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Pre-ictal phase (aura) <\/strong>\u2014 During this stage, your pet may become withdrawn, whine, hide, shake, or salivate. They may seem more restless and have changes in their behavior. <\/li>
  2. Ictal phase <\/strong>\u2014 This phase includes what you might consider the actual seizure, with loss of consciousness, muscle paralysis, and uncontrolled defecation or urination. This phase can be a grand mal seizure, which is full-blown, versus status epilepticus or a prolonged seizure.<\/li>
  3. Post-ictal phase <\/strong>\u2014 This is the phase of recovery post-seizure. Your dog can experience restlessness, disorientation, temporary loss of vision, and confusion.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Symptoms of Dog Seizures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n