If you’ve ever witnessed your Goldendoodle experience seizures, it can be a frightening experience for both of you. In order to help your furry friend recover quickly and comfortably, act quickly by administering first aid and administering medications as needed.
The initial step in dealing with your dog’s fear and confusion is to stay calm. Avoid getting in his face or shouting at him; doing so only adds to his fear and confusion.
What is a Seizure?
Seizures occur when an abnormal electrical surge disrupts communication between nerve cells in the brain. They can be caused by many things, but the most common are high fever, low blood sugar levels, alcohol or drug withdrawal, and brain injury.
Canine seizures can cause dogs to lose consciousness and convulse for anywhere from a few seconds up to several minutes.
Partial or focal seizures occur when abnormal electrical activity in one area of your dog’s brain occurs. Signs that they might have experienced a partial seizure include one limb moving repeatedly, unusual movement, snapping, jerking or twitching on one side, loss of balance, drooling or other tongue-chewing behaviors.
If you suspect your dog has had a seizure, contact your veterinarian right away. They will conduct a comprehensive diagnostic process including bloodwork and urinalysis; they may also suggest specialized laboratory tests like an MRI or CT scan.
What Causes Seizures?
Seizures in dogs are the result of abnormal electrical activity in their brain. These can occur locally (focal seizures) or throughout the entire brain (generalized seizures).
Your Goldendoodle may experience a seizure, losing consciousness or collapsing, with uncontrollable jerks or shaking. These focal seizures usually last only a few seconds and only affect part of their body.
Generalized seizures (also referred to as grand mal seizures) are much more frequent and can affect your dog’s entire body and brain. Signs of these events include jerking or shaking in all four limbs, plus dilated pupils in your pup’s eyes.
If your Goldendoodle is experiencing a seizure, the best way to help them is staying calm. Keep them away from things that could hurt them, such as the top of stairs or any lamps that could be knocked over accidentally.
How Do I Help My Goldendoodle?
Seizures in dogs can be frightening, but there are steps you can take to help your canine friend. The most important thing is to monitor your dog during a seizure so you know what’s happening and can protect them from any harm.
A dog may thrash during a seizure and cause harm to themselves or those nearby. To make things easier for them, keep them away from water, stairs, and anything sharp that could cause injury.
If it is a case where the seizures last more than a few minutes, you can help your furry friend by cooling them down with either a fan or cold water. This will prevent them from overheating and make it easier for them to breathe during an episode.
Once the seizure has come to an end, you should make an appointment with your veterinarian to get him checked out in order to rule out if it caused by an serious condition. Doing this can prevent future episodes and guarantee that your pup remains in excellent health.
What Should I Do If My Goldendoodle Has a Seizure?
If somehow you suspect that your Goldendoodle is having a seizure, we highly recommend that you contact your veterinarian right away. They can administer medication to stop the seizure and prevent future ones from occurring.
Generalized seizure, also referred to as a grand mal seizure, is the most frequent type of dog seizure and can last anywhere from several seconds up to five minutes.
Your pup may experience severe disorientation and be unable to walk or move for several minutes, leading them to lose consciousness, fall over, urinate or defecate on themselves.
Many dogs will start showing signs of a seizure before it occurs, such as looking confused or unsteady. They may try to run away, stare off into space, or become temporarily blind.
Conclusion
We can all agree that epilepsy and seizures can be a serious problem for Goldendoodles, but with the help of your veterinarian you can definitely control these episodes and by doing so it will allow your furry friend to live a normal healthy life and remain happy.