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 →