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Seizures in Dogs & Cats
Involuntary muscle activity caused by abnormal brain electrical activity. Can range from focal twitching to full-body convulsions.
Common Causes
- • Epilepsy
- • Toxin ingestion
- • Brain tumor
- • Liver disease
- • Low blood sugar
- • Infection
Red Flags
- • Seizure lasting >3 minutes (status epilepticus)
- • Multiple seizures in 24 hours
- • First seizure in pet >6 years old
- • Seizure after known toxin exposure
- • No recovery between seizures
When to See a Vet
After any first seizure, or immediately if a seizure lasts more than 3 minutes or clusters occur.
🐕 Seizures by Dog Breed
Labrador RetrieverGolden RetrieverGerman ShepherdFrench BulldogBulldogPoodleBeagleRottweilerDachshundYorkshire TerrierBoxerCavalier King Charles SpanielSiberian HuskyAustralian ShepherdChihuahuaGreat DaneShih TzuBorder CollieCocker SpanielStaffordshire Bull TerrierMaltesePomeranianDoberman PinscherMiniature SchnauzerBernese Mountain DogWeimaranerJack Russell TerrierPugEnglish Springer SpanielShetland SheepdogBoston TerrierHavaneseBrittanyEnglish BulldogWest Highland White Terrier
🐈 Seizures by Cat Breed
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