DOGS HEALTH

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 [...]