CANINE FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE
By: Dr. Mike Lappin, DVM
Various causes, neurological problem. Can occur from excitement, metabolic problems, drugs, and trauma, organic Brain disorders, infections, high temperature.
Symptoms:
1. Involuntary twitching, stumbling, convulsions, in-coordination
2. Animal may seek out owner prior to seizure
First Aid Treatment:
1. Try to prevent animal from injuring self or others
2. May try to calm animal down if seizure not severe
3. If temperature high, cool down.
4. If seizures continue, need to transport to vet
