All Dog Breeds: Canine Seizures Causes

Canine Seizures Causes
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admin on 04 January, 2010 05:31:00
 
Dog seizures can be brought about for a number of reasons ranging from epilepsy
to brain tumors to poisoning.
How to identify a Canine Seizure
While your canine has a seizure, the signs are very distinctive and easy to
identify. The canine's muscles will contract uncontrollably, and the animal's
jaw might start to quiver or snap as though the animal were chewing. The canine
might lose consciousness, and might hallucinate. loss of control of the bowels
and bladder are also common.
Some animals might drool, walk in circles, pace, or get aggressive while
undergoing a canine seizure.
Possible causes of Canine Seizures
There are numerous possible reasons for canine seizures. They include:
* Epilepsy
* Brain tumors
* Low blood sugar, also known as hypoglycemia
* Thyroid dysfunction
* Distemper
* Poisoning
How to Deal With Canine Seizures
If your canine starts to seizure, be sure that he or she is out of harms way
while seizing; put the animal on the ground. Don't put your hand into or around
the animal's mouth during the period they are experiencing the canine seizure,
as the jaws could abruptly snap shut.
Canine seizures are typically not painful to your canine, however if they
continue for more than 2 minutes they may put the animals health at risk. Your
canine might require anti-convulsant medication to address his canine seizures.