Dog SeizureA Serious Symptom of Dog IllnessA dog seizure is a serious medical event. Is dog poisoning the cause (dog upset stomach might be another symptom)? Dog seizures are more common than you think; understand causes of this dog illness. Witnessing a seizure can be a scary experience. You want to do anything you can to help or stop it from happening, but what can you do? What caused this to happen? Was it dog poisoning? There are quite a few causes of seizures, but first lets review the symptoms and what you should do when one happens. Symptoms of Seizure or Dog Illness
Dog Seizure: Actions to TakeBe sure that your dog is not near any dangerous or sharp furniture. Also be sure to more your pet away from the stairs if that is where you find them. Quickly, but calmly, grab some blankets or towels to pad the head and body. An important thing to remember is that during the seizure, your pet, although likely conscious, is not aware of anything going on around him. Be sure to keep your hands away from their mouth. You can get seriously hurt if the jaw clenches down on your hand and you are unable to open the dogs mouth. As difficult as it can be to see your pet suffering, be sure to take mental notes of all that is happening. You will need to explain what happened as best as possible to your veterinarian when the dog seizure is over. And remember to stay calm while all this is happening and speak in a low, reassuring voice. As soon as possible, get your pet to your veterinarian or to an emergency pet hospital. The vet will usually decide to do a series of blood tests to try to find out what caused the dog seizure. The tests will check liver and heart functions, anemia, calcium and electrolyte levels. Your veterinarian will most likely run tests for toxins (such as anti-freeze) to check for dog poisoning or other dog illness. The results from these tests can take some time to receive so make sure you get advice from your vet in terms of what you can do to help your dog now (especially if the vet sends you and your dog home). For example, should you be checking your house for possible poisons or other causes of the seizure or illness? Potential Causes of SeizureSome questions to ask yourself:
One of the early symptoms of seizure or illness is dog upset stomach; and this stomach illness should not be taken lightly as it can be a signal of worse to come. If your dogs stomach is upset frequently, there may be a plant in your house that your dog is eating (in effect, your dog is poisoning itself). It is possible for some household plants to carry enough toxins to shut down your dogs liver. This is a dog illness that can lead to seizure if not properly diagnosed and treated. Here is a list of some common household items that can lead to dog upset stomach, and possible poisoning:
Be sure to check your house for any of these items and also do some research on your own about other items you may have in your house that your dog has access to. Remember to give your vet all the information you have to help properly diagnose the cause and to help stop the seizures from happening. Return to The Dog Biscuit Home Page | Related Articles
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