Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

A seizure or fit involves an involuntary, sudden, recurring disturbance in the normal functioning of the nervous systems due to some kind of metabolic disturbances in the system. The exact causes of the above conditions are not yet fully understood. Sometimes less sugar in the blood and kidney diseases may be the contributory causes of the problem. Generally there is one kind of condition of recurrent seizures – a transient disturbance of the brain function that may be manifested by loss of consciousness. A convulsion indicates a seizure manifesting muscular activity.  A dog's behavior may alter after experiencing a grand mal seizure - this is often referred to as the 'aura'. The symptoms a dog may experience during this stage may include anxiety and restlessness. A dog may also cry out, seek seclusion or demand affection. The most common symptoms a dog will exhibit during an actual seizure (which will last about 2 minutes) may include your dog falling to the floor unconscious with the legs becoming rigid. An affected dog may even stop breathing for up to thirty seconds. The next stage in the seizure will involve the legs starting to jerk - your dog might also start chewing, drooling and may even urinate or defecate. The whole experience is very frightening for the dog and of course the owner.

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms

Dog Seizure Symptoms