what to do after my dog has a seizure?
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Talk to your dog softly to reassure him. Avoid touching him - he may unknowingly bite. Call your vet when the seizure ends. If your dog has a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes or if he has several in a row while he's unconscious, take him to a vet as soon as possible.
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Phenobarbital. One of the most commonly used medications to manage seizures in dogs is called phenobarbital. 1﻿ It is a type of drug called a barbiturate and works like other seizure medications by sedating or slowing brain activity.
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['Stay calm.', "Look around - is the person in a dangerous place? If not, don't move them. ... ", 'Note the time the seizure starts.', 'Stay with them. ... ', 'Cushion their head with something soft if they have collapsed to the ground.', "Don't hold them down.", "Don't put anything in their mouth.", 'Check the time again.']
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["Top up your dog's water bowl. ... ", 'Feed your dog a while before you expect any disturbances. ... ', 'Walk your dog before dusk. ... ', "Make sure you shut all doors and windows in your home and don't forget to draw the curtains. ... ", 'Make a safe den for your dog to retreat to if they feel scared.']
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['The person has collapsed and is making sudden jerking movements. They may also have froth around their mouth.', 'Make them safe and prevent injury. ... ', 'After the seizure, help the person to rest on their side with their head tilted back. ... ', 'Call 999 if necessary.']
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DO call an ambulance unless the person has friends or family that explicitly state they can take care of him perfectly fine and this is what he would want. He can always deny a ride and will not have to pay but people DO regularly get hurt during seizures (by falling etc).
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As is the case with some other conditions, dogs cannot be trained to predict seizures. We don't have a way to provide them with a scent or information that can be used for training. We can, however, train dogs how to respond to and assist a handler when a seizure occurs.
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If you're not able to safely restrain the animal, call the local animal control agency (in rural areas, call the police). Do so whether or not the animal is injured, and whether or not they are wearing an identification tag.
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['Drink small sips of clear liquids to rehydrate. ... ', 'Get plenty of rest. ... ', "Refrain from “hair of the dog” or drinking more to “feel better.” Give your stomach and body a break and don't drink again the night after a vomiting episode.", 'Take ibuprofen to relieve pain.']
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['Call for help and remove the person from the water as quickly as possible.', 'Help the person to a safe place out of the water.', 'Stay with them until the seizure is over.']
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['Leave the person seated with the seatbelt on (unless it is causing injury).', 'Put the wheelchair brakes on.', 'If it is a tilt wheelchair, tilt the seat and lock in position.', 'Support their head until the seizure has ended.']
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If a seizure lasts more than three to five minutes, this is an emergency and you should bring your dog to a veterinarian. Their body temperature can rise quickly and can be a problem. Especially as pets age, seizures that last that long can cause problems with their brain and cause brain damage.
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Seizures do not always require urgent care. But call 911 or other emergency services immediately if: The person having a seizure stops breathing for longer than 30 seconds. After calling 911 or other emergency services, begin rescue breathing.
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['Remain calm.', 'Confine your dog to a crate or another room.', 'Help the bite victim wash the wound thoroughly with warm, soapy water.', 'Be courteous and sympathetic to the bite victim. ... ', 'Contact a medical professional for the bite victim.']
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Health issues that can lead to dogs suffering seizures include liver disease, kidney disease, anemia, encephalitis, strokes, brain cancer, blood pressure that's too high (or too low), and electrolyte problems.
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If no other cause can be found, the disease is called primary or idiopathic epilepsy. This problem is often an inherited condition, and German Shepherd Dogs are commonly afflicted. If your friend is prone to seizures, episodes will usually begin between six months and three years of age.
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After a seizure, your dog may exhibit some of the following behaviors: bumping into walls and doors, restlessness, autonomic discharge and transient blindness. For many owners, this is just as distressing as the actual seizure.