My Lady has idiopathic epilepsy meaning it is organic with no underlying cause.
To answer your question, yes, it is possible for a dog to have seizures as a result of an injury. Many things can cause seizures, a liver shunt, thyroid imbalance, brain tumor, GME, the list goes on. Determining what is causing the seizures is a process of elimination, starting with basic bloodwork and moving on from there. In young Yorkies, the most common cause is a liver shunt so a bile acids test is one of the first things that should be done.
The results of the tests will determine the treatment.
If all the tests are negative, a diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy is usually made. In most cases, anti-convulsants are prescribed. |