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    Seizures

    🚨 Urgencies

    Seizures are one of the most frightening symptoms for an owner. Even if in some cases they may have manageable causes, they should always be considered a sign requiring veterinary evaluation, especially if they appear for the first time or recur.

    This information does not replace your vet. If in doubt, if symptoms worsen, or in a real emergency, contact a professional immediately.

    Possible common causes

    • •May be related to idiopathic (genetic) epilepsy
    • •May result from hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar)
    • •May be associated with intoxication from toxic foods or poisons
    • •May result from brain problems or encephalitis
    • •In some cases may be related to very high fever

    When to monitor at home

    • Note: seizures are not 'monitored at home'. Every first seizure requires a veterinary visit.
    • If the dog is already a diagnosed epileptic on treatment, the vet will have provided specific instructions

    When to contact the vet

    • Always, after any first seizure
    • If the seizure lasts more than 2–3 minutes
    • If multiple seizures occur on the same day
    • Even if the dog has apparently recovered well

    When it may be an emergency

    • Seizure that does not stop (status epilepticus)
    • Multiple seizures in series without recovery
    • Prolonged loss of consciousness after the fit
    • Suspected poisoning as a trigger

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