[Autumn McBride]

How do I know if my dog had a seizure?

[Alty]

Most dogs that have seizures will flop down, foam at the mouth, urinate, even defecate, and lose consciousness for a bit. When the seizure is done they'll be disoriented, not able to stand on their own, and may even bite (because they're afraid and don't understand what just happened).

I had a dog with epilepsy. He had many seizure a day, some days more than 20. We tried the medications the vet prescribed, then saw a holitstic vet, and on his recommendation we added green beans to our dogs diet. He started the seizures at the age of 5, at the age of 6 we started the green beans, and from the age of 6, to the age he died, 16, he never had a seizure again.

If your dog has a seizure sit near him to make sure he's okay, but let it run its course. Only intervene if he's going to hurt himself. When the seizure is done give him a few minutes to orientate himself. Don't try to touch him right away. Clean up his mess (if he peed or pooed during the seizure), keep an eye on him. He'll likely be a bit wobbly when he tries to stand. But give him his space, and let him recover from the seizure.

If this is indeed what's going on, then your dog will need to see a vet.

Good luck.

[ballengerb1]

I agree with Alty. How old is your dog? Most dogs that have a seizue will have another soon, not always epilepsy

[shazamataz]

When my girl has a seizure she goes what can only be described as "wobbly". She panics, tries to walk but her legs simply don't work as they should and it usually results in her falling over, or running into something which only panics her further.
Usually I just hold onto her and talk to her until it has passed.
While I am holding her her legs seem to have a mind of their own and quite often her head sways from side to side.
Her seizures can last anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. Frequency can be twice in one week and then nothing for months.

[Fr_Chuck]

When it is over, and the dog has gotten over the short term effects there is no way to tell by just looking at the dog. He will look just like normal and act like normal.

But yes, I have a horror story about a dog having a seizure ( also looks like a dog with rabbies)
The dog can not stand, and keeps falling down, may bite at anyone coming near it. And is foaming at the mouth.

[Alty]

When my girl has a seizure she goes what can only be described as "wobbly". She panics, tries to walk but her legs simply don't work as they should and it usually results in her falling over, or running into something which only panics her further.
Usually I just hold onto her and talk to her until it has passed.
While I am holding her her legs seem to have a mind of their own and quite often her head sways from side to side.
Her seizures can last anywhere from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. Frequency can be twice in one week and then nothing for months.

Shazzy, I didn't know you had issues with seizures. Have you tried green beans? I really do recommend them. I know it sounds odd, but really, Indy was having multiple seizures daily, to the point where we were afraid to leave the house in case he had one while we were gone. But adding green beans made all the difference. The last 10 years of his life were seizure free. Give them a try. If they work, they could give you a great deal of peace, and your pup too. If they don't, they won't hurt her at all. Worth a try. :)

[shazamataz]

Shazzy, I didn't know you had issues with seizures. Have you tried green beans? I really do recommend them. I know it sounds odd, but really, Indy was having multiple seizures daily, to the point where we were afraid to leave the house in case he had one while we were gone. But adding green beans made all the difference. The last 10 years of his life were seizure free. Give them a try. If they work, they could give you a great deal of peace, and your pup too. If they don't, they won't hurt her at all. Worth a try. :)

I have tried but the little cow picks around them in her food, even if I smash them up with sardines... This is the same dog who used to get into the veggie garden and eat my peas, go figure!

She had another turn a few days ago, the frirst one in months. She's been to the vet and he thinks mild epilepsy but due to the frequency (or lack or frequency) she wasn't put on any medication for it.

It's the same dog that has urinary incontinence and is a general moody little b!tch, she's my problem child, but I love her lol

[Alty]

I have tried but the little cow picks around them in her food, even if I smash them up with sardines... This is the same dog who used to get into the veggie garden and eat my peas, go figure!

She had another turn a few days ago, the frirst one in months. She's been to the vet and he thinks mild epilepsy but due to the frequency (or lack or frequency) she wasn't put on any medication for it.

It's the same dog that has urinary incontinence and is a general moody little b!tch, she's my problem child, but I love her lol

Poor baby. Poor you! It sucks when they won't eat the things that are good for them or that can help them.

Big hugs to you and your problem child. :)