{"id":169466,"date":"2022-09-14T15:50:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T06:22:47","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T06:22:47","slug":"is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it normal for puppies to have seizures?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_seizures\" title=\"Is it normal for puppies to have seizures?\">Is it normal for puppies to have seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_can_cause_seizures_in_puppies\" title=\"What can cause seizures in puppies?\">What can cause seizures in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#How_will_a_puppy_act_after_a_seizure\" title=\"How will a puppy act after a seizure?\">How will a puppy act after a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Are_there_warning_signs_for_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Are there warning signs for seizures in dogs?\">Are there warning signs for seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Why_would_a_puppy_have_seizures\" title=\"Why would a puppy have seizures?\">Why would a puppy have seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Are_seizures_in_puppies_normal\" title=\"Are seizures in puppies normal?\">Are seizures in puppies normal?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_to_do_if_your_puppy_is_having_a_seizure\" title=\"What to do if your puppy is having a seizure?\">What to do if your puppy is having a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Why_does_my_8_week_old_puppy_have_seizures\" title=\"Why does my 8 week old puppy have seizures?\">Why does my 8 week old puppy have seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_causes_sudden_seizures_in_puppies\" title=\"What causes sudden seizures in puppies?\">What causes sudden seizures in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Are_seizures_normal_in_puppies\" title=\"Are seizures normal in puppies?\">Are seizures normal in puppies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_do_you_do_when_a_puppy_has_a_seizure\" title=\"What do you do when a puppy has a seizure?\">What do you do when a puppy has a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_does_a_seizure_look_like_in_a_puppy\" title=\"What does a seizure look like in a puppy?\">What does a seizure look like in a puppy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_recover_from_a_seizure\" title=\"How long does it take for a puppy to recover from a seizure?\">How long does it take for a puppy to recover from a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_to_look_for_after_a_dog_has_a_seizure\" title=\"What to look for after a dog has a seizure?\">What to look for after a dog has a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_to_do_after_a_puppy_has_a_seizure\" title=\"What to do after a puppy has a seizure?\">What to do after a puppy has a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#How_long_is_a_dog_tired_after_a_seizure\" title=\"How long is a dog tired after a seizure?\">How long is a dog tired after a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_are_the_signs_before_a_dog_has_a_seizure\" title=\"What are the signs before a dog has a seizure?\">What are the signs before a dog has a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#How_do_dogs_warn_of_seizures\" title=\"How do dogs warn of seizures?\">How do dogs warn of seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Do_dogs_know_when_they_are_having_a_seizure\" title=\"Do dogs know when they are having a seizure?\">Do dogs know when they are having a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_does_a_silent_seizure_look_like_in_a_dog\" title=\"What does a silent seizure look like in a dog?\">What does a silent seizure look like in a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_can_suddenly_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What can suddenly cause seizures in dogs?\">What can suddenly cause seizures in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_to_do_when_a_puppy_has_a_seizure\" title=\"What to do when a puppy has a seizure?\">What to do when a puppy has a seizure?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Can_puppies_grow_out_of_seizures\" title=\"Can puppies grow out of seizures?\">Can puppies grow out of seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#Is_it_common_for_puppies_to_have_seizures\" title=\"Is it common for puppies to have seizures?\">Is it common for puppies to have seizures?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures\/#What_to_do_if_puppy_has_a_little_seizure\" title=\"What to do if puppy has a little seizure?\">What to do if puppy has a little seizure?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_normal_for_puppies_to_have_seizures\"><\/span>Is it normal for puppies to have seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Idiopathic epilepsy, the most common cause of seizures in the dog, is an inherited disorder, but its exact cause is unknown. Other causes include liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins. Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures in the dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/question-what-do-puppies-inherit-from-their-parents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Question: What do puppies inherit from their parents?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_cause_seizures_in_puppies\"><\/span>What can cause seizures in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Causes of Seizures in Puppies<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Toxin Ingestion.<\/li>\n<li>Hypoglycemia (Whether physiological or toxin related)<\/li>\n<li>Head Trauma.<\/li>\n<li>Infections.<\/li>\n<li>Congenital (including liver shunts)<\/li>\n<li>Neoplasia\/Brain Tumors.<\/li>\n<li>Idiopathic Epilepsy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kVSp9tirf60\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_will_a_puppy_act_after_a_seizure\"><\/span>How will a puppy act after a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dogs will appear confused and disoriented and may wander or pace. Some dogs will be temporarily blind and may run into objects. The typical post ictal dog will wander around aimlessly, be unsteady on their feet, may stumble over to their water dish and overdrink and\/or overeat, drool, and seem generally confused.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_warning_signs_for_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Are there warning signs for seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Warning Signs of Dog Epilepsy <b>Your dog appears worried, stressed, or dazed. Your pet might hide from your or seek attention for seemingly no reason at all. You may notice sight contractions in your dog&#8217;s limbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_puppy_have_seizures\"><\/span>Why would a puppy have seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Idiopathic epilepsy, the most common cause of seizures in the dog, is an inherited disorder, but its exact cause is unknown. Other causes include liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins. Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures in the dog.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_seizures_in_puppies_normal\"><\/span>Are seizures in puppies normal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Seizures are not uncommon in dogs. Some breeds are much more prone to having them than others, but all breeds can suffer from seizures at some point in their lives. Seizures in dogs may be caused by a variety of factors, including diet, age, hereditary problems, underlying disease, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_your_puppy_is_having_a_seizure\"><\/span>What to do if your puppy is having a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seizing dogs may froth at the mouth or drool excessively, but this does not mean they have rabies. To prevent your dog from hurting himself during a seizure, <b>keep him away from stairs, cushion his head, and gently hold and comfort him until he begins to regain consciousness. Some dogs may urinate or defecate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_8_week_old_puppy_have_seizures\"><\/span>Why does my 8 week old puppy have seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common causes of seizures in puppies include: <b>Epilepsy. <\/b><b>Stroke<\/b><b>Brain cancer<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sno1r5Skcls\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_sudden_seizures_in_puppies\"><\/span>What causes sudden seizures in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Idiopathic epilepsy, the most common cause of seizures in the dog, is an inherited disorder, but its exact cause is unknown. Other causes include liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins. Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures in the dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_seizures_normal_in_puppies\"><\/span>Are seizures normal in puppies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most practical way to group causes of seizures is by age of onset. <b>In puppies younger than six months, brain infections, toxin exposure, metabolic conditions like liver shunts, and congenital brain malformations are most common<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_a_puppy_has_a_seizure\"><\/span>What do you do when a puppy has a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Talk to your dog softly to reassure them. Avoid touching them &#8211; they may unknowingly bite. Call your vet when the seizure ends. If dogs have a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes or have several in a row while they are unconscious, take them to a vet as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_seizure_look_like_in_a_puppy\"><\/span>What does a seizure look like in a puppy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common symptoms that indicate that a dog is experiencing a seizure include: <b>muscle spasms, chomping jaws, salivating, urinating or defecating uncontrollably, or treading water with their limbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_puppy_to_recover_from_a_seizure\"><\/span>How long does it take for a puppy to recover from a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seizures typically last approximately one to two minutes, although prolonged seizures can occur and require treatment. Once the seizure has ended, the dog will have a prolonged post-ictal recovery period, lasting <b>up to 24 hours depending on the individual dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_look_for_after_a_dog_has_a_seizure\"><\/span>What to look for after a dog has a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Your dog should see a veterinarian if any of the following occur:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Any Seizures that lasts longer than 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>When there are more than three seizures in a 24 hour time period.<\/li>\n<li>Seizures that begin before your pet has completely recovered from the previous seizure.<\/li>\n<li>Your dog does not recover from the seizure within 6 hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_after_a_puppy_has_a_seizure\"><\/span>What to do after a puppy has a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Always <b>call your veterinarian or emergency veterinarian after your dog has a seizure, even if your dog seems to be acting normally. Start a journal or keep a note on your phone documenting your dog&#8217;s seizures, keeping track of the date, time, and length.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/German-Shorthaired-Pointer-laying-down-on-the-rug-indoors.jpeg\" alt=\"Dog Seizures: What to Do When Your Pup Has One\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_is_a_dog_tired_after_a_seizure\"><\/span>How long is a dog tired after a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After the seizure ends, dogs often experience post-seizure signs. These can differ but can include restlessness, weakness, disorientation, panting, hyperactivity, fatigue, and even unprovoked aggression. These signs can last anywhere from <b>a few minutes to 24 hours<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_signs_before_a_dog_has_a_seizure\"><\/span>What are the signs before a dog has a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Dog Seizures<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Running in circles.<\/li>\n<li>Falling to the floor immediately, instead of laying down as usual.<\/li>\n<li>Twitching.<\/li>\n<li>Stiff muscles.<\/li>\n<li>Going completely unconscious.<\/li>\n<li>Being unable to look at you or anything else.<\/li>\n<li>Drooling.<\/li>\n<li>Biting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_dogs_warn_of_seizures\"><\/span>How do dogs warn of seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs can detect epileptic seizures up to 45 minutes before they occur. In a study in Scientific Reports, researchers revealed that dogs can detect seizures <b>through smell. In some cases, the pooches were 100% accurate in picking up the odor of a seizure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_know_when_they_are_having_a_seizure\"><\/span>Do dogs know when they are having a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Seizure-alert dogs, as implied by their name, are dogs that can sense and notify their human companions of an oncoming seizure. This alerting behavior has been reported to occur several seconds to 45 minutes or more before the onset of the seizure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_silent_seizure_look_like_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What does a silent seizure look like in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A seizure can have several manifestations, from <b>a far-away look or twitching in one part of the face to a dog falling on its side barking, clenching and unclenching its teeth, urinating, defecating and paddling all four limbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_suddenly_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What can suddenly cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most practical way to group causes of seizures is by age of onset. <b>In puppies younger than six months, brain infections, toxin exposure, metabolic conditions like liver shunts, and congenital brain malformations are most common<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_when_a_puppy_has_a_seizure\"><\/span>What to do when a puppy has a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The main underlying causes of seizures in dogs can include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Epilepsy.<\/li>\n<li>Heat Exhaustion.<\/li>\n<li>Nutritional imbalances such as thiamine deficiency.<\/li>\n<li>Low blood sugar levels.<\/li>\n<li>Liver disease.<\/li>\n<li>Tumors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_puppies_grow_out_of_seizures\"><\/span>Can puppies grow out of seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Seizing dogs may froth at the mouth or drool excessively, but this does not mean they have rabies. To prevent your dog from hurting himself during a seizure, <b>keep him away from stairs, cushion his head, and gently hold and comfort him until he begins to regain consciousness. Some dogs may urinate or defecate.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9_9II6oBwuo\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_common_for_puppies_to_have_seizures\"><\/span>Is it common for puppies to have seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In puppies, especially very small puppies, <b>dangerously low blood sugar, termed hypoglycemia, can be a common cause of seizures. Certain toxins, including those found in plants, pesticides, drugs and medication, and even food can also cause seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_puppy_has_a_little_seizure\"><\/span>What to do if puppy has a little seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Talk to your dog softly to reassure them.<\/b><b>Avoid touching them &#8211; they may unknowingly bite.<\/b><b>Call your vet when the seizure ends. If dogs have a seizure that lasts more than 5 minutes or have several in a row while they are unconscious, take them to a vet as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it normal for puppies to have seizures?What can cause seizures in puppies?How will a puppy act after a seizure?Are there warning signs for seizures in dogs?Why would a puppy have seizures?Are seizures in puppies normal?What to do if your puppy is having a seizure?Why does my 8 week old puppy have&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194730,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-normal-for-puppies-to-have-seizures.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169466"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=169466"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194732,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/169466\/revisions\/194732"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194730"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=169466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=169466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=169466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}