Cory's Story

When someone picks out a pet and brings it home, they may be surprised to learn that it has dog epilepsy. This is a condition that the dog will have for the rest of it’s life. It is up to the dog owner to find out everything they can about it, in order to keep the dog safe and living a long life. The first thing a dog owner should do is visit a vet.

If a pet has had a seizure, a quick trip to the vet is in order. The vet will inspect the dog and run some tests. When the test results come back, the doctor will be able to tell for sure, if it was in fact a seizure or not. The vet will also ask the patient about the symptoms of the attack and what happened just before it took place.

Sometimes a dog owner will know what a trigger is for their dog’s attacks. It could be a certain food, or noise that triggers it. Some dogs have seizures when they travel in cars or get into something they shouldn’t have. For some owners they have no idea what may trigger it and do not know when it will happen again.

Some dogs will have an epilepsy episode once in their lifetime, and then never experience it again. While some pets have few and far between symptoms, others have attacks a few times a week. This can be scary for the pet owner and the pet. The first attack could leave a pet and owner in a frantic situation. The best way to get through it, is to stay calm and assured. A dog will get through the attack and it will be short lived.

When a dog does have an attack, they could respond in two different ways. They may drop and lay on their back panting, or they could just zone out and seem to lose what they are doing. In both situations there are certain things that an owner can do.

The dog’s owners can quickly help the dog get back to reality. They can do this by calling their dogs name and ensuring that the pet is safe. There is no need to touch the dog or play with the tongue. An attack should not last more than one minute. If it does, an owner can take their pet to the vet clinic for further advice.

A vet could suggest daily medicine to help with the issue. There could be different medical ways to handle the epilepsy in a dog. The vet can also offer suggestions and tips for the owners of the pet. They can offer some great ideas for helping a dog through the attack and ensuring their comfort.

When a dog epilepsy situation has become part of your life, the best way to cope is to gather information. The more informed and prepared you are as an owner, the more success your pet will have. These dogs will last many years and be able to have a healthy and normal life, regardless of their seizures and troubles. These dogs may have a trigger that is known to cause attacks and have these things avoided. When there is no cause, an owner can just treat the dog like a normal pet and deal with the attacks as they present themselves.

Canine Epilepsy: An Owner's Guide to Understanding & Living with Canine Seizures

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