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Epilepsy can be passed from one generation to the other. However, in humans and in dogs we still don’t understand the exact mechanism behind the disease. Bear in mind that almost any disease state can lead to a seizure, including a fever, toxins, or damage to organs such as the kidney, liver, heart and the brain. Epilepsy where no cause is identified is termed \u003Cstrong>idiopathic \u003C\u002Fstrong>epilepsy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"symptoms-of-seizures-in-dogs\">\u003Cstrong>Symptoms of seizures in dogs\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Many owners living with epileptic dogs will be very used to seeing the\u003Cstrong> three phases\u003C\u002Fstrong> of a seizure. These can be summarised as:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Pre-seizure or pre-ictal phase\u003C\u002Fstrong>: often their behaviour will change; the dog will become less aware of their surroundings or show signs of nervousness and become more restless. They sometimes have difficulty moving without losing balance and\u002For trembling. This typically lasts for only a few seconds to minutes before the seizure begins, but it is not always present\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>The seizure\u003C\u002Fstrong>: this may involve different centres of the brain and therefore can be present in different forms. A full seizure involves loss of consciousness with muscle movement (tonic-clonic seizures) and can last from a few seconds to minutes. The dog may injure itself at this stage, for example, biting their tongue, or hitting their legs\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Recovery or post-ictal phase\u003C\u002Fstrong>: as the dog recovers there is often a period where the brain is unable to fully comprehend the surroundings and carry out normal functions. Disorientation is common as well as a period of restlessness and confusion. This should resolve within a few minutes and the dog should return to normal\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"what-can-you-do-if-your-dog-has-a-seizure\">\u003Cstrong>What can you do if your dog has a seizure?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Seizures are not painful. It is more distressing for the owner to observe a seizure than it is for the dog, who is unaware of what is happening. If your dog has a seizure:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Try to remain quiet and calm\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Try to reduce external stimuli: turn off the lights, radio and television\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Ensure there are no objects on which the dog could injure itself \u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Try to time the seizure from the start until it stops to help you and your vet to keep track of seizure activity\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"status-epilepticus-in-dogs\">\u003Cstrong>Status epilepticus in dogs\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cstrong>Status epilepticus is a life threatening situation which occurs when a dog has a seizure for more than 3-5 minutes.\u003C\u002Fstrong> This is an \u003Cstrong>emergency\u003C\u002Fstrong> situation; you must not delay seeking veterinary attention. 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Periodic blood samples are required to ensure that the drug level stays within the therapeutic range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">Owners of epileptic dogs are encouraged to keep a diary to track seizure activity. The Royal Veterinary College in London has launched a free \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fplay.google.com\u002Fstore\u002Fapps\u002Fdetails?id=com.rvc.phonegap&hl=en_GB\">seizure tracker app\u003C\u002Fa> to make this easier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"when-to-see-your-physical-vet\">\u003Cstrong>When to see your physical vet\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cul>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your dog has had a seizure that lasts up to 3-5 minutes, you should see a vet the same day so that a full physical examination can be done and, if necessary, further investigations to try to identify the cause.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli dir=\"ltr\">\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\">If your pet has a seizure that lasts for more than 3-5 minutes, you should seek emergency veterinary treatment for status epilepticus at your nearest veterinary clinic.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp dir=\"ltr\"> \u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2 id=\"still-worried\">\u003Cstrong>Still worried?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Book a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fuk\u002Fdownload\">video appointment\u003C\u002Fa> to have a chat with one of our vets.\u003C\u002Fp>","Seizures are common in dogs, especially in certain breeds where there is a genetic susceptibility to epilepsy. 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