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Pet First Aid: Epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the main causes of seizures in dogs. It is a neurological disorder characterized by sudden attacks of muscular or sensory malfunction that may come with loss of consciousness or convulsions. There are two types of seizures that may come with an epileptic episode. A grand mal seizure is a severe, widespread cramping of skeletal muscles, resulting in body movement. A petit mal seizure is a less severe type of seizure where brain activity is only mildly disrupted — the pet may still have some control of movement. What you may see if your dog is having … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Seizures

Dogs are more likely than cats to suffer from a seizure, but either can suffer from a seizure at any time. Basically, an injury or inherited condition can short circuit the electrical activity in a pet’s brain, causing your pet to lose control of his or her body. A pet who is having a seizure may experience the following symptoms: * Falling over * Crying out/vocalizing * Uncontrollable leg movement or paddling * Loss of consciousness * Involuntary loss of bladder and bowel control Seizures look scary. Keeping calm and acting quickly can help your pet weather the attack. Move … Continue reading →