How To Treat A Dog Seizure

Introduction

Seizures can be scary to witness, but it’s important to stay calm and help your dog feel comfortable through the episode. By understanding what happens during a seizure, you can better determine when to call your vet and when to wait it out. If you have any further questions about seizures in dogs, please talk with your vet.

What Is A Seizure?

A seizure is a sudden, involuntary, and temporary change in behavior. It can be caused by a change in the brain’s electrical activity that affects how it works. Seizures are most often seen in dogs when they’re under stress or after experiencing an injury or illness that affects their nervous system.

Signs And Symptoms Of A Dog Seizure

Body goes limp.
Dog twitching or jerking. This is called clonic activity, and it’s a sign of seizure in dogs. Their muscles contract, then relax randomly for several minutes before the dog regains consciousness again—but not always fully! When this happens, you should call your vet immediately because your dog may need to be put on seizure medication and hospitalized overnight for observation. During the attack, it’s important to keep the dog safe from harm so that he doesn’t injure himself when he falls or thrashes about uncontrollably (though this can be difficult if he’s having trouble standing).
Eyes roll back in head. This occurs when an epileptic seizure occurs; it’s often accompanied by foaming at the mouth as well as excessive salivation and drooling if they’re having an oral type of seizure as opposed to one affecting their limbs or trunk only—which could mean that some sort of poison has been ingested recently! Your pup may also experience paralysis during this period which means there are two main options available: Either try calming him down while waiting until it passes naturally OR rush them over yourself so they don’t hurt themselves while struggling against invisible forces holding them down against their will…

How Do You Treat A Dog Seizure?

Treat a dog seizure by:

Calling your veterinarian. If this is the first time you’ve seen your dog have a seizure, or if it has occurred before but not often, call and ask for advice. The veterinarian may want to see your dog in person to diagnose the cause and determine whether medications are necessary at all.
Staying calm. A lot of people get scared when they see their pet having a seizure—it can be scary! But remember that dogs tend to recover very quickly from these incidents once they’re done convulsing. Try to remain calm so that you don’t scare your pup even more than necessary!
Giving water (if possible). This isn’t always possible because some types of seizures cause vomiting or loss of consciousness that inhibits drinking—but if it’s safe for both yourself and your dog, give him some water after the seizure stops (and again every 15 minutes until he seems to have recovered). Water will help prevent dehydration during recovery periods between episodes; being dehydrated can cause further problems down the line such as heatstroke due to increased body temperature caused by lack of hydration! So make sure everyone stays hydrated during these times!

Can Dog Seizures Be Prevented?

The sad truth is that you can’t prevent seizures in dogs with epilepsy. There are many factors that impact the frequency and severity of a dog’s seizures, such as:

The underlying cause of the seizures (e.g., brain tumor)
The type of medication prescribed by your vet to treat them (e.g., phenobarbital)
The age at which your pet was diagnosed with epilepsy

To Sum It Up

In summary, here are the steps you should take if your dog has a seizure:

Stay calm and stay with your pet. Do not leave it alone without making sure that someone else is there to watch over the pet in case something goes wrong.
Keep an eye out for signs of injury such as cuts or bruises. Contact your vet if you see any injuries like these on your dog after having its seizure.
Know how to treat a dog seizure properly by following our guide above!

So what should you do if your dog has a seizure? If necessary, clear the area of anything hard and sharp. Stay calm and be careful so you don’t frighten him. Stay with him and comfort him as best you can while your dog is having a seizure. Keep an eye on how long it lasts. The total duration of all seizures should last no more than five minutes. If it continues to last longer, call your veterinarian right away.

Stay calm and do not panic.
Do not try to restrain your dog or put your hands in his mouth.
Do not try to give him water or food while he is having a seizure. This can be dangerous, as it can cause him to aspirate on his own saliva, which can lead to pneumonia and even death if left untreated for too long of a time period (see below).

Conclusion

If you notice your dog having a seizure, always remember: stay calm! Clear the area of any hard or sharp objects, but don’t try to restrain him. Fleeing from his body is the only thing he knows to do in this situation. After it has passed, give him some space and let him rest. Your dog should be fine after a seizure, and chances are it will not happen again for a while. If you have any questions or concerns, contact your veterinarian right away!