Emergency
Seizures in Dogs and Cats
Seizures always require veterinary evaluation. A seizure over 5 minutes or repeating without recovery is status epilepticus and life-threatening.
Call a 24/7 clinic immediately on the first episode.
Seizures in Dogs and Cats
Seizures always require veterinary evaluation. A seizure over 5 minutes or repeating without recovery is status epilepticus and life-threatening.
- •Epilepsy
- •Poisoning (antifreeze, insecticides, chocolate)
- •Hypoglycaemia
- •Head trauma or tumour
Possible causes
- •Epilepsy
- •Poisoning (antifreeze, insecticides, chocolate)
- •Hypoglycaemia
- •Head trauma or tumour
- •Infections — meningitis, distemper
What to do at home
- Move hard objects away
- Do not put hands near the mouth — the pet does not recognise you
- Time the seizure
- After the seizure — dim the room, allow rest, no food or water for 30 minutes
When to call the vet
- →Any first-time seizure
- →Seizure over 5 minutes or cluster without recovery
- →Suspected poisoning
- →Head trauma before the seizure
FAQ
Should I put something under the tongue?
No. That myth from human medicine is dangerous for pets. Just secure the environment.