Reasons Behind Seizures & Convulsions in Dogs from the Best Vet in Simi Valley
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Owning a dog is a great responsibility because as a pet owner you are responsible for the overall well-being of your four-legged friend. Most of the time dogs behave in a proper manner, however, at certain times things might go out of hand and lead to unpleasant health conditions. One such scary situation is when your dog suffers from seizures & convulsions. Go through the slide to know the reasons behind seizures and convulsions in dogs.
Reasons Behind Seizures & Convulsions in Dogs from the Best Vet in Simi Valley
- 1. REASONS BEHIND SEIZURES & CONVULSIONS IN DOGS FROM THE BEST VET IN SIMI VALLEY
- 2. It is scarier to see dogs lapse into a series of spasmodic & uncontrollable movements.
- 3. Convulsions are the primary indicator of a dog seizure.
- 4. It is important for the pet owner to remain calm and know what is happening.
- 5. Here we will focus on common causes why your dog may have a seizure.
- 7. Idiopathic epilepsy is a term where the exact cause of the seizure cant be attributed to a structural brain condition.
- 8. This occurs after your dog is diagnosed with a neurological exam, blood work and diagnostic test.
- 9. The seizure is likely genetically inherited & cant be attributed to a serious brain event like a stroke.
- 10. The condition is common in Australian Shepherds, Border Collies, German Shepherds, Labrador Retrievers, Beagles.
- 11. STRUCTURAL SEIZURES: THE DISEASE AND BRAIN FUNCTION SEIZURE
- 12. A structural seizure or symptomatic seizure, means there is a definitive cause of your dogs convulsions.
- 13. The cause of structural seizure could be a stroke, tumor, or meningitis.
- 14. Organ diseases like kidney disease, liver disease, or vascular disease can also cause seizure.
- 15. An early diagnosis by your veterinary specialist can slow progressive symptoms.
- 16. REACTIVE SEIZURES: THE BODY AND ENVIRONMENT SEIZURE
- 17. A reactive seizure is a seizure triggered by something within the dogs physical environment or metabolic system.
- 18. The most common reactive seizure is exposure to toxins.
- 19. The following ingested items may cause a reactive seizure:
- 20. MEDICINES (IVERMECTIN, IBUPROFEN, OR AMPHETAMINS) PLANTS (MUSHROOMS, SAGO PALM, OR BRUNFELSIA) FOOD (CAFFEINE OR DARK CHOCOLATE) INSECTICIDES LIKE RAT POISON OR ILLICIT DRUGS (COCAINE, CANNABIS)
- 21. Metabolic issues which can cause a seizure include:
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- 23. DR. RONS ANIMAL HOSPITAL KNOWS HOW TO DEAL WITH SEIZURES & CONVULSIONS
- 24. At Dr. Rons Animal Hospital & Emergency, our caring doctors & staff offer both intimate & comprehensive care.
- 25. We serve in & around the areas of Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Chatsworth, Simi Valley and nearby Ventura County.
- 26. Call us as soon as possible to discuss how we can properly care for your four- legged family member.