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.

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.

6. IDIOPATHIC
EPILEPSY: THE
“GENETICALLY
INHERITED” SEIZURE

7. Idiopathic epilepsy is a term where the
exact cause of the seizure can’t 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 & can’t 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 dog’s 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 dog’s 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:

22.  OBESITY
 FATTY LIVER
 LOW BLOOD SUGAR

23. DR. RON’S 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.

27. THANK YOU
http://www.drronsanimalhospitalsimivalley.com/