Canine Epilepsy in Dog

When the Dog Has Epilepsy: It is an excitative alteration that can show up spontaneously, and could be due to metabolic imbalances, toxins, drugs, cerebral injury or scars that trigger cerebral electrical discharges. The symptoms of canine epilepsy are uneasiness, irritability, partial or total incontinence, convulsive muscular movements, spasmodic movements, muscular contractions, bites and so on. They can last from one minute to half an hour. After that, the animal falls into a state of unconsciousness and daze. After that, he would either recuperate consciousness or fall asleep. You must protect the animal from any external injury keeping him away from dangerous places. If possible, try to put a rolled-up cloth inside his mouth, on top of the tongue, so that he doesn't bite his tongue. Once the attack has died down, you can remove it. When you notice the outburst of epilepsy, remove the collar and leash and make sure that time does not fall backwards into the pharynx, which would impede his breathing. Keep an eye on the dog's breathing as it can interrupt in the moment the movement stops, or a little before.

Breathing will generally reappear spontaneously. However, it is not start after a minute, practice mouth-to-mouth sedation. He was not hold the animal down during his convulsions, all you must do it is keep him from getting hurt. After this, follows a period of sleep, and you mustn't interrupt it. Remember how the attack started; this is important information that you must give to the vet. He will surely ask you a series of questions in order to discover the cause. The attacks can repeat, which is why it is very important to be in contact with your vet. There are medications that can cure or at least attenuate the attacks.