Symptoms and treatment of epilepsy in dogs

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Symptoms of epilepsy in dogs:

1. In the aura stage, the symptoms are irritability, irritability, nodding or shaking the head, screaming, hiding in the dark, etc. It lasts only a few seconds or minutes and usually goes unnoticed.

2. Loss of consciousness during the attack, suddenly fell to the ground, and the horn bow was reversed. The first is muscle tonic cramps, followed by paroxysmal spasms, swimming-like movements of the limbs, and chewing movements. At this time, dilated pupils, salivation, incontinence, clenching of the teeth, apnea, and foaming at the mouth usually last for several minutes or seconds.

3. In the later stage of the attack, it manifests as visual disturbance, ataxia, confusion, fatigue, etc. in different degrees. This period lasts for a few seconds or a few days. The interval between seizures in dogs varies, some have multiple seizures a day, and some have seizures once in a few days, months or even longer. There are generally no abnormalities in the interval.

Treatment of epilepsy in dogs:

First remove dangerous objects within the pet's range of activities, and use blankets as a buffer and protection. Keep your hands/face away from the dog's mouth and don't move his tongue. Make a note of how long the seizure lasts, it usually lasts 2 to 3 minutes. Once back to normal, try to calm them down. After the epilepsy ends, you can contact a veterinarian or go to the hospital for follow-up observation.

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