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Originally Posted by Yorkieforme  Thanks for your help and comments.
I did research this online and I found that some dogs have epiltic siezures of this form and if they if this happens once a month or less...then medication is not warranted. I will keep my eye on her and if this happens again..I will take her to the vet right away. Today she has been perfectly normal..playing and eating as usual...  |
How old is Kiki? Seizures in a puppy less than a year old are usually a symptom of an underlying condition, not epilepsy itself. If she is young, she needs to be tested for a liver shunt and a thyroid imbalance.
Actually, monthly seizures would need medication. A phenomenon called "kindling" occurs each time someone has a seizure. The brain actually rewires itself to make a path so the next seizure is easier. This pattern continues and can lead to cluster seizures (several seizures in one day) which is very dangerous. If a dog only has one or two seizures a year, no medication is usually recommended.
This website has been my bible ever since Lady was diagnosed with epilepsy nine years ago:
Canine epilepsy and diseases that cause seizures in dogs