Priority: Immediate


Overview

  • This is an emergency.
  • Contact your veterinarian or after-hours emergency care facility immediately.

Symptom Considerations

  • Seizures can be long or very short.
  • They can also have different phases.
  • Your dog may look disoriented, non-responsive, or have convulsions.
  • If you have taken a video of an episode, bring it to your veterinarian.
  • Some questions to prepare for:
    • Has this happened before?
    • If so, when, and how often?
    • What is your dog doing during these episodes?
  • Your dog may need:
    • A neurological examination
    • Diagnostic tests such as blood work