Witnessing a dog having a seizure is a horrible and frightful experience. It is exceptionally scary if it happens to your beloved dog. Paddling of the limbs, uncontrollable jaw movements, pupils dilate and unresponsive, salivating and drooling, and losing control of urination. I hope it never happens to your dog.
There are many causes to dog seizures but I'll provide the five most well-known causes to seizures in dogs.
Epilepsy
Although epilepsy is probably the most well-known cause of seizure, it does not mean that your dog has epilepsy because of seizure. There are basically two types of seizures, primary and secondary.
Secondary seizure is caused by outside stimulus and the source is known. However, primary seizure has no known source, it could sometimes be a genetic issue.
Seizures in this case occur more frequently over the course of the dog's life, and if it happens between the age of 1 to 3, it's likely due to genetics.
Genetics
Speaking of which, being prone to seizures has been proved to be a a hereditary trait. There are certain breeds that are more inclined to seizures. These breeds include, the Golden Retriever, the Poodle, the Beagle, the Keeshond, the Collie, the Dachshund, and the German Shepherd.
Brain tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal growth in the brain and there are two types: primary and metastases. Primary tumors grow from tissues in the brain and cause is unknown. Metastases spread via the bloodstream from tumors and in other places in the body.
Tumors normally occur in an older dog causing it to have a weak or paralyzed limb.
Head injury
Think for a minute, had your dog had accident regarding head injury? A dog's skull is pretty fragile and an impact to the head can crack the cranium, which could also damage brain tissues. If a damaged skull is not taken care of, it may put pressure on the brain and causes seizures.
Environmental toxins
Toxins are everywhere around the house, or outside the house - in the back yard, the basement and so forth. The most common toxin are found in flea powders and products that control parasite on dogs. The chance for recovery is usually poor if the dog has ingested.
Chocolate and chocolate products are toxic to dogs but with treatment, the dog could recovery pretty quickly. Any product that contains Lead could cause seizures in dogs. For example, rat poison and paints.
There are many more causes to seizures in dogs but these are the common causes. You just took the first major step to learning about this serious illness.
There are many causes to dog seizures but I'll provide the five most well-known causes to seizures in dogs.
Epilepsy
Although epilepsy is probably the most well-known cause of seizure, it does not mean that your dog has epilepsy because of seizure. There are basically two types of seizures, primary and secondary.
Secondary seizure is caused by outside stimulus and the source is known. However, primary seizure has no known source, it could sometimes be a genetic issue.
Seizures in this case occur more frequently over the course of the dog's life, and if it happens between the age of 1 to 3, it's likely due to genetics.
Genetics
Speaking of which, being prone to seizures has been proved to be a a hereditary trait. There are certain breeds that are more inclined to seizures. These breeds include, the Golden Retriever, the Poodle, the Beagle, the Keeshond, the Collie, the Dachshund, and the German Shepherd.
Brain tumor
Brain tumor is an abnormal growth in the brain and there are two types: primary and metastases. Primary tumors grow from tissues in the brain and cause is unknown. Metastases spread via the bloodstream from tumors and in other places in the body.
Tumors normally occur in an older dog causing it to have a weak or paralyzed limb.
Head injury
Think for a minute, had your dog had accident regarding head injury? A dog's skull is pretty fragile and an impact to the head can crack the cranium, which could also damage brain tissues. If a damaged skull is not taken care of, it may put pressure on the brain and causes seizures.
Environmental toxins
Toxins are everywhere around the house, or outside the house - in the back yard, the basement and so forth. The most common toxin are found in flea powders and products that control parasite on dogs. The chance for recovery is usually poor if the dog has ingested.
Chocolate and chocolate products are toxic to dogs but with treatment, the dog could recovery pretty quickly. Any product that contains Lead could cause seizures in dogs. For example, rat poison and paints.
There are many more causes to seizures in dogs but these are the common causes. You just took the first major step to learning about this serious illness.
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