Seizures in Dogs
Although many seizures with undetermined causes are grouped together under the umbrella of Canine Epilepsy, not all dogs that experience seizures are actually epileptic. To put it simply, a seizure is either caused by the environment within the brain or outside of it. Cause of canine seizures include:
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•Head trauma: Any dog that has received a blunt force blow to the head, caused by collision with an automobile or other means, is likely to experience seizures. Sometimes these seizures appear years after the accident.
•Brain infections: A brain infection can also trigger unusual brain activity, and is most commonly diagnosed with a spinal tap.
•Brain tumours: An undiagnosed brain tumour can put pressure on the brain tissue as the growth enlarges. This can result in intermittent yet increasing seizures. Tumours of this nature are typically diagnosed with an MRI, and are possibly operable if caught early enough. If diagnosed in later stages, it may be necessary to treat with medications to reduce brain swelling and control the frequency and intensity of the seizures.
•Metabolic imbalances: A metabolic imbalance affects brain chemistry and can cause faulty brain signals that induce seizures.
•Exposure to toxic substances: The body can react to toxins in many ways, including vomiting, cardiac arrest and seizures.
•Other diseases: Conditions like hypothyroidism have also been known to trigger seizures. Autoimmune diseases, which are more common in certain breeds, can also trigger brain diseases.
•Head trauma: Any dog that has received a blunt force blow to the head, caused by collision with an automobile or other means, is likely to experience seizures. Sometimes these seizures appear years after the accident.
•Brain infections: A brain infection can also trigger unusual brain activity, and is most commonly diagnosed with a spinal tap.
•Brain tumours: An undiagnosed brain tumour can put pressure on the brain tissue as the growth enlarges. This can result in intermittent yet increasing seizures. Tumours of this nature are typically diagnosed with an MRI, and are possibly operable if caught early enough. If diagnosed in later stages, it may be necessary to treat with medications to reduce brain swelling and control the frequency and intensity of the seizures.
•Metabolic imbalances: A metabolic imbalance affects brain chemistry and can cause faulty brain signals that induce seizures.
•Exposure to toxic substances: The body can react to toxins in many ways, including vomiting, cardiac arrest and seizures.
•Other diseases: Conditions like hypothyroidism have also been known to trigger seizures. Autoimmune diseases, which are more common in certain breeds, can also trigger brain diseases.
Treatment Options
The best way to treat canine seizures is by treating the actual cause if a specific medical or environment cause can be determined. This will most often cause the seizures to cease. However, there are cases where the episodes can only be managed to provide a dog with greater relief. In these cases, phenobarbital, potassium bromide, diazepam on advice from your vet.
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