Causes of convulsions in dogs

Epilepsy:

The most basic symptom of epilepsy in dogs is convulsions. You can take a small dose of phenytoin, a type of anti-epileptic drug, to have some symptoms. Satisfactory results Cramps, medically known as epilepsy, are caused by damage to the central nervous system. The symptoms include staring eyes, repeated rhythmic trembling of masseter muscles, paroxysmal spasms, loss of consciousness, violent twitching of limbs, foaming at the mouth, and incontinence of urine and feces.

Canine distemper:

It is a very dangerous viral disease. Especially in the later stages of canine plague, neurological symptoms, namely convulsions, often appear. Generally, at this stage, the dog’s hopes are no longer very high. Parents have spent a lot of time, energy and expensive treatment for their dogs, but it still doesn't work. At this time, hospitals often advise parents to euthanize the dog. But according to statistics in recent years, less than 5% of convulsing dogs are caused by canine distemper. A pet hospital advised parents to give up treatment on 24 dogs. After autopsy, only one showed typical canine plague. In other words, convulsions in puppies are not necessarily canine plague.

Canine hemorrhagiasis:

Cough, fatigue, anemia, ascites, edema, jaundice, dermatitis, dyspnea, systolic murmur, chest tremor.

Congenital brain damage:

Epilepsy, glycogen storage disease, hydrocephalus, etc.

Acquired brain damage:

Encephalitis, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, meningitis, skull injury, cerebrovascular disorders, hypoxemia.

Low-calcium convulsions and malnutrition convulsions:

First-time dog owners lack experience and lack of understanding of calcium and other nutritional issues for dogs. Feeding more liver and human diet results in insufficient calcium intake for dogs. . Calcium has the effect of inhibiting excessive excitement of the nervous system, so pregnant dogs and nursing dogs will have convulsions once they are deficient in calcium. If a dog is malnourished, especially if it is deficient in vitamin B1, it will suffer from loss of appetite, vomiting, dehydration, weight loss, heart dysfunction, and may also cause general convulsions or even death. This disease most closely resembles dog plague.

Psychological problems

When dogs are beaten, scolded or frightened, some may experience hysterical convulsions, but this is generally not accompanied by obvious coma. In addition to medication, more comfort and caressing is required during treatment.

What to do when a dog convulses

1. When a dog convulses, the owner should stay calm and do not touch it at will, and wait until it calms down slightly. operate.

2. If the dog has convulsions, the owner must pack away the sharp objects at home to prevent the dog from hitting sharp objects and causing injuries when it cannot control its mobility.

3. After the dog's convulsions have stopped, immediately remove the restraints on the dog, such as clothes, collars, etc.

4. When the dog stops convulsing, send it to a regular hospital for examination and treatment.