Seizures are a symptom of a serious condition in your dog. A seizure could tell of a degenerative, metabolic, nutritional or developmental condition. Seizures also can be caused by toxins, trauma and infections. Depending on whether your dog's seizure is an isolated event or a reoccurring one, you should learn to diagnose his seizures in order to find the best course of action for preventing them. Additionally, by knowing what to watch for, you can learn to diagnose when your dog is about to have a seizure.
Instructions
Watch for nervousness, restlessness, trembling, whining, excessive salivation, wandering and hiding as these are signs of an impending seizure, called the aura phase.
Note that the aura phase is followed by the actual seizure, the ictus phase, which is characterized by sudden paralysis (causing your dog to fall down), thrashing limbs, gnashing teeth, and uncontrolled urination and defecation.
Expect your dog to be disoriented, confused, unresponsive or restless during the postictial phase.
Document the length of time the seizure lasts, how often they occur and any symptoms you witness.
Consult your veterinarian with all the information you have gathered.