If your dog has a seizure, you'll feel helpless, but you need to be calm as you let the seizure run its course. Seizures in dogs are caused by a number of factors, including genetics, epilepsy, head injury or brain tumors.
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Types of Seizures
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There are six main types of seizures in dogs: general, petit mal, partial, complex partial, status epilepticus and cluster.
Signs of Seizures
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Your dog may be having a seizure if it is unresponsive, limbs are twitching, and/or appears to be paralyzed.
Treatment of Seizures
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Once your veterinarian determines the cause of your dog's seizures, treatment can begin. There are a number of medications that will help seizure disorders. Phenobarbital is the most commonly prescribed.
Seizures &Sudden Blindness
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Sudden blindness may also accompany seizures, though this is usually a temporary condition. Your dog's blindness may be related to its seizure, but there may also be underlying causes if its vision does not return. Consult your veterinarian immediately if you notice changes to your dog's vision.
Coping with Blindness
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If your dog has a sudden onset of blindness, make sure it knows where to find its food and water. Use child safety gates to block off stairs, pools or other potentially dangerous areas for your dog.
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