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Pawrenting: Signs and causes of seizures in dogs

You may have witnessed a dog having a seizure, and it is not a pleasant sight. 

Photo credit: Pool

What you need to know:

  • A cardiac event is softer than a seizure and lasts a short while.
  • It is more like fainting for the dog, and it recovers faster.
  • Do not be alarmed when your dog gets a seizure; it may be a while before they get another attack, and if the attacks become frequent, your vet will come in handy. 

You may have witnessed a dog having a seizure, and it is not a pleasant sight.

A seizure in a dog is characterised by a sudden fall, followed by violent jerking spasm of the four legs, frothing at the mouth and sometimes losing control of bladder and the bowel, followed by complete loss of consciousness.