Title: Reasons Behind Seizures & Convulsions in Dogs from the Best Vet in Simi Valley
1REASONS BEHIND SEIZURES CONVULSIONS IN DOGS
FROM THE BEST VET IN SIMI VALLEY
2It is scarier to see dogs lapse into a series of
spasmodic uncontrollable movements.
3Convulsions are the primary indicator of a dog
seizure.
4It is important for the pet owner to remain calm
and know what is happening.
5Here we will focus on common causes why your dog
may have a seizure.
6IDIOPATHIC EPILEPSY THE GENETICALLY INHERITED
SEIZURE
7Idiopathic epilepsy is a term where the exact
cause of the seizure cant be attributed to a
structural brain condition.
8This occurs after your dog is diagnosed with a
neurological exam, blood work and diagnostic test.
9The seizure is likely genetically inherited
cant be attributed to a serious brain event like
a stroke.
10The condition is common in Australian Shepherds,
Border Collies, German Shepherds, Labrador
Retrievers, Beagles.
11STRUCTURAL SEIZURES THE DISEASE AND BRAIN
FUNCTION SEIZURE
12A structural seizure or symptomatic seizure,
means there is a definitive cause of your dogs
convulsions.
13The cause of structural seizure could be a
stroke, tumor, or meningitis.
14Organ diseases like kidney disease, liver
disease, or vascular disease can also cause
seizure.
15An early diagnosis by your veterinary specialist
can slow progressive symptoms.
16REACTIVE SEIZURES THE BODY AND ENVIRONMENT
SEIZURE
17A reactive seizure is a seizure triggered by
something within the dogs physical environment
or metabolic system.
18The most common reactive seizure is exposure to
toxins.
19The following ingested items may cause a reactive
seizure
20- MEDICINES (IVERMECTIN, IBUPROFEN, OR AMPHETAMINS)
- PLANTS (MUSHROOMS, SAGO PALM, OR BRUNFELSIA)
- FOOD (CAFFEINE OR DARK CHOCOLATE)
- INSECTICIDES LIKE RAT POISON OR ILLICIT DRUGS
(COCAINE, CANNABIS)
21Metabolic issues which can cause a seizure
include
22- OBESITY
- FATTY LIVER
- LOW BLOOD SUGAR
23DR. RONS ANIMAL HOSPITAL KNOWS HOW TO DEAL WITH
SEIZURES CONVULSIONS
24At Dr. Rons Animal Hospital Emergency, our
caring doctors staff offer both intimate
comprehensive care.
25We serve in around the areas of Moorpark,
Thousand Oaks, Chatsworth, Simi Valley and nearby
Ventura County.
26Call us as soon as possible to discuss how we can
properly care for your four-legged family member.
27THANK YOU
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