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Don't Panic! What to do if your pet has a seizure

11/30/2017

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Seizures can be terrifying to witness, but here's what you need to know to help your pet and stay safe.

First, look at the clock.
  • A minute can feel like an hour when you're watching your pet paddle. 
  • Get vet care if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes

Next, make sure your pet can't harm themselves or others
  • block off nearby stairs 
  • gently hold them in place on the couch or move them to the floor if possible  
  • move sharp objects away 
  • keep your hands and face away from your pet's head since they could bite you accidentally
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What to expect during a seizure:
    - can fall over, paddle limbs, tremble, snap their jaws
    - are unconscious and do not respond to your voice or touch
    - can vomit, drool, pee, and poop
    - focal seizures are less dramatic and can involve just the head
    - there can be a period before and after the seizure where your pet acts differently
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After the seizure:
If this is a first seizure, look around for any potentially toxic medications, plants, or household supplies your pet may have ingested and seek emergency vet care if you suspect poisoning. If there's no chance of poisoning, make an appointment with your regular vet for a full exam and bloodwork to look for any underlying cause.


For a diabetic pet, carefully drip honey, karo syrup, or maple syrup on your pets' gums in case the seizure is being caused by low blood sugar.
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​Most young animals who have seizures do not have a specific cause, but it's important to rule out all the diseases listed above so that we can treat them if possible. We call these dogs and cats epileptic. 

Most seizures are not actually dangerous to your pet. Dogs with epilepsy who have seizures lasting less than 5 minutes and occurring less than once per month don't usually require medication. We use medications for pets with clusters of seizures, long seizures, frequent seizures, or long side effects after a seizure (like temporary blindness). Medications like potassium bromide, phenobarbital, and levetiracetam can be used to prevent the seizures. Valium is often given in emergencies to stop an ongoing seizure. Some patients can also respond to nutritional management (Purina ProPlan Neurocare) and/or adding in supplements based on cannabis developed specifically for pets (but do not give human cannabis to pets!). 

All graphics gratefully reprinted with permission from www.canna-pet.com
9 Comments
Keith Ballard link
3/31/2018 07:48:28 am

Thanks for sharing an illuminating and gripping information. I would like to say that seizures are not closely mortal. But the fact of the matter is, it can stress your four-legged companion. By being able to take the right and effectual steps can help you and your pet to prevail over this unwanted affair. Eating poisons, liver indisposition, anemia, head injury, brain cancer- can cause a seizure in your pet. The signs of a seizure may include- collapsing, jerking, tongue chewing, foaming at the mouth, drooling etc. How briskly your furry or feline companion becomes sick relies on the cause of this infirmity. Better you should be honest to your veterinarian and you should tell him everything related to unhealthiness so that he can give the right antidote to your pet without wasting too much time.

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Kate Welling link
6/3/2020 05:15:55 pm

I was surprised to read that dogs can throw up before a seizure. I'm afraid my dog has ingested poison, and this is a cause for a seizure. I will look for an emergency pet clinic to bring my dog to.

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Bethany R
11/22/2021 01:40:39 pm

I have a 7 week old poodle. He was given his first shot of vaccines and de wormer last week. The next day I noticed him having what I believe was a seizure. He started to foam at the mouth and also used the restroom while he was seizing. That was 5 days ago. Last night I counted 5 seizures! This time he was crying, foaming, and shaking lasting about 1 minute. When he came out of it he would run in circles crying. I took took him to the vet first thing this morning. He said it maybe the vaccines.... that was almost a week ago that he got them. Because the vet saw him and he was awake and oriented he did not think it is serious. I called another vet. They said to try giving him Karo syrup. They said it may be low blood sugar causing him to seize. They also asked if he had been dropped or had any trauma. I have only had him a week so I asked the previous owner who denies any trauma or known seizures in the family. What should I do next? I feel like no one wants to treat the seizures and they are only getting worse. What can I do to help them.

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Shelby Nepple
12/6/2021 06:54:27 pm

How did your poodle come out? What were the following days like? I have a puppy acting the exact same and am extremely worried. The vet didn't have a solution.

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Some patients may also benefit from dietary adjustments (Purina ProPlan Neurocare) and/or the addition of supplements made with cannabis-based ingredients especially for animals (but never give cannabis to pets!).

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