I have a 5 yr old male, mini daschund who has recently started having seizures. I'm not familiar with the breed and actually didn't acquire him until he was 4 yrs and from a stranger so I don't know his history. Are seizures a common medical condition for this breed?

I can't say if seizures are more common in Mini Dachshunds that other breeds. They are scary. Since he has had more than one, you need to talk to a your vet. There are several causes, some more dangerous or treatable than others. One may mean nothing. My Taffy had one as a puppy, but worked as a dog guide until she was 14 and just fell apart from several aging related problems.

Quality of breeding may be a bigger factor than the specific breed. Within a breed, seizures may be common in one line and rare in another.

Labman is right you need to take your dog to a veterinarian; there are so many different reasons that a dog would have recurring seizures.


What should I do if my pet has a seizure?


Remain calm.


Do not put your hand in your pet's mouth. This will not help your pet and you may be bitten. (Contrary to popular belief, a dog will not swallow his tongue.)

To prevent injury to your pet, remove nearby sharp or hard objects (e.g.; tables and chairs).




Observe your pet closely. Call your veterinarian if the seizure lasts more than 20 minutes, or if your pet has one seizure right after another. Severe and long seizures are a medical emergency and can be fatal.

If in the event you would like to read further on the subject of Epilepsy & Seizures I have listed it here.Epilepsy & Seizures (http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&articleid=433)

Thank you for the Epilepsy & Seizures site. One of the possible agents for onset on the list was difficulties with breathing. I believe my mini has asthma. If he gets really upset/excited, he will have what appears to be an asthma attack. Obviously not a definite diagnosis but something to grasp. Thanks.