What to do when a dog has a seizure?
1. The owner needs to record the time of each dog’s epileptic seizure, how long it lasts, and the symptoms of the seizure. It is like a water drop, which is convenient for follow-up doctors to carry out specific diagnosis and treatment.
2. When a dog has an epileptic seizure, you can put something in its mouth (except sharp objects), which can prevent the dog’s teeth from biting the tongue.
3. If the dog vomits during or after the onset of the disease, the owner must wipe the vomit up in time to prevent the dog from suffocating.
4. After the dog’s epileptic seizure is over, wait until the dog is completely quiet and there is no other adverse situation, immediately take it to the pet hospital to give a specific diagnosis to the veterinarian, and then under the guidance of the veterinarian, Carry out drug treatment.
How to care for a dog with epilepsy?
1. Feeding medicine on time: It is rare for dogs with epilepsy to be completely cured by medicine, and it is generally controlled by taking medicine for life. Therefore, the owner needs to determine the dosage of the drug according to the frequency and duration of the dog’s seizures, and pay attention to take the dog to the follow-up regularly; The light should be dark, and at the same time, the area where the dog is in daily activities should pay attention to removing sharp and sharp objects as much as possible to avoid unnecessary damage when the dog falls to the ground and twitches;
3. Don’t let it be frightened, or be too happy, nervous, etc., try to keep it calm. In addition, the owner usually does not take the dog to go out for a walk or play in a crowded place.
In fact, as long as the owner takes good care of it, epilepsy in dogs is not a big problem. If you have any other unclear points, you can click “Types and Stages of Epilepsy in Dogs” to learn more, or directly consult a veterinarian.
