About Dog Epilepsy

There are few things more terrifying for a dog owner than to see a beloved pet suddenly fall on her side, legs stretched straight and rigid, head twisting back, lips pulled back to expose her teeth. These are classic signs of a grand mal seizure, and they can make for an endless few minutes. An...

Dog Epilepsy

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• Getting a handle on your pet's epilepsy

  June 2nd, 2009

  Epilepsy is a disease characterized by an abnormality of electrical impulses in the brain. These impulses cause the dog's muscles to seize and/or create a temporary loss of motor control in the dog's body. Epilepsy is a common disorder in dogs and can occur in any breed. Most epileptic dogs are between...