Veterinary Secrets: Natural Health For Dogs and Cats by Jones DVM Andrew

Author:Jones DVM, Andrew [Jones DVM, Andrew]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Andrew Jones, DVM
Published: 2014-05-22T21:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 35:

EPILEPSY

SIGNS

You have seen your pet have a seizure. You may first find signs of apparent loss of bowel and bladder control if your pet has a seizure when you are not present.

A seizure is the involuntary contraction of muscles. It may show up as the severe form in which the head is extended, legs are firm and rigid, and your dog “paddles “with them uncontrollably. In some pets the seizures are less intense and show up as generalized muscle trembling.

A seizure is defined as abnormal muscle activity, a result of uncontrolled messages from the brain. There is a sudden, brief change in how your dog’s brain is working. When the brain cells are not working properly, your dog has the physical changes called a seizure.

Dog seizures are classified as either grand mal seizures or localized. Grand mal seizures affect your dog’s entire body. Generally the legs are extended and paddling, and the head is rigid and extended. The legs may go through cycles of being stiff then relaxed. Some dogs may lose bowel/bladder control, and if the seizure occurs at night, this is all you may see in the morning. Localized seizures affect only certain areas of dogs’ bodies. Typically you may see their head shake or their jaw chatter.

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