DOGS HEALTH

Epilepsy in dogs can stop dog owners dead in there tracks and is absolutely frightening to experience, especially for the first couple of seizures. An electrical storm is going on in your dog’s head and the results can be terrifying to both you and your pet. What is Epilepsy in Dogs? Epilepsy is a disorder [...]

Seizures resulting from epilepsy in dogs can be scary to witness, but fortunately are seldom fatal. This article summarizes the two types of epilepsy in dogs, the types of seizures, and the methods of treatment. There are two type of epilepsy in dogs. When a non-genetic cause of a seizure is found, the secondary type [...]

Medical treatment is generally advised for dogs with epilepsy experiencing one or more seizures per month. Epilepsy is found in all pure breeds and mixed breeds of dogs. Epilepsy in the general dog population is estimated at .5 to 5.7%. A genetic basis for primary epilepsy in dogs is possible if there is a familial [...]