From Warning Signs to Prevention: Navigating Dog Seizures

5. Veterinary Care

A canine seizure is a very serious condition, especially if your dog’s seizure was the type that lasted for an extended period (Status epilepticus.) Get your dog to a veterinarian immediately as his condition could result in serious brain damage or death. The first thing the veterinarian will do is stabilize your dog. He or she will conduct an extensive exam, including lab work to try to determine the cause of the seizures. Further diagnostic testing may include an ECG, EEG, x-rays and an MRI or CT scan.