Seizures in dogs (update on Bud) last page
Wednesday morning at 3am and again at 7:20 Bud had a seizure. This is the first that I'm aware of. I took Bud to the vet who gave him a shot of Valium. He has not had a problem since. The vet said it...
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Idiopathic Epilepsy is a very common problem in dogs, more common in several breeds. I've often thought idiopathic = we're idiots and can't figure out what is causing them.
It is RARE for foods, drugs or environmental exposure to CAUSE epilepsy, but there are many that can change seizure threshold and make a seizure disorder more problematic. Do a google search and you can find tons of information (most aimed towards people) that might help.
I agree with your and your vets approach, if the seizures become frequent or more severe, then treatment is necessary.
Doug, DVM
It is RARE for foods, drugs or environmental exposure to CAUSE epilepsy, but there are many that can change seizure threshold and make a seizure disorder more problematic. Do a google search and you can find tons of information (most aimed towards people) that might help.
I agree with your and your vets approach, if the seizures become frequent or more severe, then treatment is necessary.
Doug, DVM
