{"id":177032,"date":"2022-08-04T08:05:49","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T08:05:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-08-05T07:16:12","modified_gmt":"2022-08-05T07:16:12","slug":"what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What kind of infection can cause seizures in dogs?"},"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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_kind_of_infection_can_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What kind of infection can cause seizures in dogs?\">What kind of infection can 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-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_an_ear_infection_cause_my_dog_to_have_a_seizure\" title=\"Can an ear infection cause my dog to have a seizure?\">Can an ear infection cause my dog to have a seizure?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_an_infection_trigger_a_seizure\" title=\"Can an infection trigger a seizure?\">Can an infection trigger 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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_bacterial_infections_cause_seizures\" title=\"Can bacterial infections cause seizures?\">Can bacterial infections cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_bacterial_infections_can_cause_seizures\" title=\"What bacterial infections can cause seizures?\">What bacterial infections can cause 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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_toxins_can_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What toxins can cause seizures in dogs?\">What toxins can 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_certain_infections_cause_seizures\" title=\"Can certain infections cause seizures?\">Can certain infections cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_a_urine_infection_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can a urine infection cause seizures in dogs?\">Can a urine infection 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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_ear_infection_cause_seizures\" title=\"Can ear infection cause seizures?\">Can ear infection cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_untreated_ear_infection_cause_seizures\" title=\"Can untreated ear infection cause seizures?\">Can untreated ear infection cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_triggers_a_seizure_in_a_dog\" title=\"What triggers a seizure in a dog?\">What triggers a seizure in a dog?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_an_inner_ear_infection_in_a_dog\" title=\"What are the symptoms of an inner ear infection in a dog?\">What are the symptoms of an inner ear infection in a dog?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_kind_of_infection_can_cause_seizures\" title=\"What kind of infection can cause seizures?\">What kind of infection can cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_a_serious_infection_cause_a_seizure\" title=\"Can a serious infection cause a seizure?\">Can a serious infection cause 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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_a_bacterial_infection_cause_seizures\" title=\"Can a bacterial infection cause seizures?\">Can a bacterial infection cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_a_viral_infection_cause_seizures\" title=\"Can a viral infection cause seizures?\">Can a viral infection cause seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_kind_of_infection_causes_seizures\" title=\"What kind of infection causes seizures?\">What kind of infection causes seizures?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_bacteria_trigger_a_seizure\" title=\"Can bacteria trigger a seizure?\">Can bacteria trigger a seizure?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_infections_lead_to_epilepsy\" title=\"Can infections lead to epilepsy?\">Can infections lead to epilepsy?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_a_staph_infection_cause_a_seizure\" title=\"Can a staph infection cause a seizure?\">Can a staph infection cause a seizure?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_can_cause_a_dog_to_have_a_seizure_out_of_nowhere\" title=\"What can cause a dog to have a seizure out of nowhere?\">What can cause a dog to have a seizure out of nowhere?<\/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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Do_certain_foods_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Do certain foods cause seizures in dogs?\">Do certain foods 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-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_certain_scents_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can certain scents cause seizures in dogs?\">Can certain scents 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-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_toxins_cause_seizures\" title=\"What toxins cause seizures?\">What toxins cause 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\/what-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_diseases_have_seizures_as_a_symptom\" title=\"What diseases have seizures as a symptom?\">What diseases have seizures as a symptom?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_infection_can_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What kind of infection can cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Various different types of infection including <b>parasites (such as Neospora), tick borne disease (like Lyme Disease) and general bacterial sepsis can all cause seizures in dogs. In some cases seizures may be the only symptom of infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-can-i-treat-my-dogs-seizures-naturally\/\">How can I treat my dogs seizures naturally?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_ear_infection_cause_my_dog_to_have_a_seizure\"><\/span>Can an ear infection cause my dog to have a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If an animal has a really bad urinary tract infection or really bad ear infections, any cause of inflammation in the body can be a trigger. For some dogs, having really severe allergies might trigger seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_an_infection_trigger_a_seizure\"><\/span>Can an infection trigger a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes seizures may be caused or triggered by: <b>High fever, which can be associated with an infection such as meningitis. Lack of sleep.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192132\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-an-infection-trigger-a-seizure.jpg\" alt=\"Can an infection trigger a seizure?\" width=\"900\" height=\"547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-an-infection-trigger-a-seizure.jpg 900w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-an-infection-trigger-a-seizure-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-an-infection-trigger-a-seizure-768x467.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bacterial_infections_cause_seizures\"><\/span>Can bacterial infections cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial infections of the CNS involve mainly the meninges and the cerebral parenchyma; <b>almost any CNS bacterial infection can result in acute symptomatic seizures and later acquired epilepsy [19, 38, 118, 119].<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_bacterial_infections_can_cause_seizures\"><\/span>What bacterial infections can cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial infections in the central nervous system are less likely to cause seizures than viral infections. However, generalized convulsions may occur with <b>bacterial meningitis. Compared to other bacteria, infections with Haemophilus influenzae are more commonly associated with seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_toxins_can_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What toxins can cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Most Common Causes of Seizures in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Medications. Fluorouracil (5-FU) cream. Ivermectin. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics.<\/li>\n<li>Plants. Mushrooms. Brunfelsia (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow)<\/li>\n<li>Food. Xylitol. Caffeine.<\/li>\n<li>Rodenticides\/Insecticides. Metaldehyde. Bifenthrin.<\/li>\n<li>Illicit Drugs. Cocaine. Amphetamines.<\/li>\n<li>Miscellaneous. Ethylene glycol. Mycotoxins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_certain_infections_cause_seizures\"><\/span>Can certain infections cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common seizure trigger in people with epilepsy is being sick with some type of acute illness or infection. <b>Head colds, lung infections or sinus infections (caused by viruses or bacteria) can often lead to a change in seizures<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_urine_infection_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can a urine infection cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If an animal has a really bad urinary tract infection or really bad ear infections, any cause of inflammation in the body can be a trigger. For some dogs, having really severe allergies might trigger seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"What Causes Seizures in Dogs (top 5 causes of dog seizures)\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Lbqtxhuo9CM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_ear_infection_cause_seizures\"><\/span>Can ear infection cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Febrile seizures are seizures or convulsions that occur in young children and are triggered by fever. <b>The fever may accompany common childhood illnesses such as a cold, the flu, or an ear infection. In some cases, a child may not have a fever at the time of the seizure but will develop one a few hours later.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_untreated_ear_infection_cause_seizures\"><\/span>Can untreated ear infection cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the ear infection is hurting , it&#8217;s possible for it to to trigger seizures. It&#8217;s similar to stress triggering it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_a_seizure_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What triggers a seizure in a dog?<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=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_an_inner_ear_infection_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of an inner ear infection in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Dog Inner Ear Infection Symptoms<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Head shaking.<\/li>\n<li>Scratching\/pawing.<\/li>\n<li>Rubbing affected ear against the floor or hard objects.<\/li>\n<li>Foul odor.<\/li>\n<li>Yellow, brown, or bloody discharge.<\/li>\n<li>Redness swelling of the ear canal.<\/li>\n<li>Pain.<\/li>\n<li>Itchiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_infection_can_cause_seizures\"><\/span>What kind of infection can cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common seizure trigger in people with epilepsy is being sick with some type of acute illness or infection. <b>Head colds, lung infections or sinus infections (caused by viruses or bacteria) can often lead to a change in seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192134\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures.jpg\" alt=\"What kind of infection can cause seizures?\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures.jpg 735w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/What-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_serious_infection_cause_a_seizure\"><\/span>Can a serious infection cause a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Severe systemic infections can also be associated with seizures, even if the infection is not present in the central nervous system. In this instance the seizures are most likely due to hypoxia or other severe metabolic changes, such as hyponatremia, that are the result of the overwhelming infection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_bacterial_infection_cause_seizures\"><\/span>Can a bacterial infection cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial infections of the CNS involve mainly the meninges and the cerebral parenchyma; <b>almost any CNS bacterial infection can result in acute symptomatic seizures and later acquired epilepsy [19, 38, 118, 119].<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_viral_infection_cause_seizures\"><\/span>Can a viral infection cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Viral infection in the central nervous system (CNS) is a common cause of seizures and epilepsy. Acute symptomatic seizures can occur in the context of almost all types of acute CNS viral infection. However, late unprovoked seizures and epilepsy may not be frequent after viral infection of the CNS.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_infection_causes_seizures\"><\/span>What kind of infection causes seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Acute seizures are common in <b>severe meningitis, viral encephalitis, malaria, and neurocysticercosis, and in most cases are associated with increased mortality and morbidity, including subsequent epilepsy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_bacteria_trigger_a_seizure\"><\/span>Can bacteria trigger a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A common seizure trigger in people with epilepsy is being sick with some type of acute illness or infection. <b>Head colds, lung infections or sinus infections (caused by viruses or bacteria) can often lead to a change in seizures<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_infections_lead_to_epilepsy\"><\/span>Can infections lead to epilepsy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Epilepsy is said to have an infectious cause if there is proof of a brain infection that leads to seizures. Infection is probably the most common cause of epilepsy worldwide, but is more common in the developing world.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Diesel seizure.\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ej83f-LrWLY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_staph_infection_cause_a_seizure\"><\/span>Can a staph infection cause a seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Staphylococcal brain infections may cause mental deterioration and epileptic seizures, suggesting interference with normal neurotransmission in the brain.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_cause_a_dog_to_have_a_seizure_out_of_nowhere\"><\/span>What can cause a dog to have a seizure out of nowhere?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What Can Cause Seizures in Dogs?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Eating poison.<\/li>\n<li>Liver disease.<\/li>\n<li>Low or high blood sugar.<\/li>\n<li>Kidney disease.<\/li>\n<li>Electrolyte problems.<\/li>\n<li>Anemia.<\/li>\n<li>Head injury.<\/li>\n<li>Encephalitis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_certain_foods_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Do certain foods cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What toxins cause seizures in dogs? Food that causes seizures. According to the ASPCA, <b>caffeine, dark chocolate, mushrooms, theobromine, ethanol, and xylitol can cause your dog&#8217;s seizures. Theobromine is what makes chocolate toxic to dogs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_certain_scents_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can certain scents cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some other things that could trigger a seizure but are less common include lightning, loud music, smoke from a cigarette or cigar, medicines, anxiety, and <b>scents from candles or perfumes. Though these are less common it is still a concern to be aware of if you know your dog may experience dog seizures.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_toxins_cause_seizures\"><\/span>What toxins cause seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chemical weapons such as sarin and VX, and pesticides such as parathion and carbaryl cause hyperstimulation of cholinergic receptors and an increase in excitatory neurotransmission. Glutamatergic hyperstimulation can occur after exposure to <b>excitatory amino acid toxins such as the marine toxin domoic acid<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_diseases_have_seizures_as_a_symptom\"><\/span>What diseases have seizures as a symptom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacterial infections of the CNS involve mainly the meninges and the cerebral parenchyma; <b>almost any CNS bacterial infection can result in acute symptomatic seizures and later acquired epilepsy [19, 38, 118, 119].<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What kind of infection can cause seizures in dogs?Can an ear infection cause my dog to have a seizure?Can an infection trigger a seizure?Can bacterial infections cause seizures?What bacterial infections can cause seizures?What toxins can cause seizures in dogs?Can certain infections cause seizures?Can a urine infection cause seizures in dogs?Can ear infection&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192131,"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\/What-kind-of-infection-can-cause-seizures-in-dogs.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177032"}],"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=177032"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177032\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192135,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177032\/revisions\/192135"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192131"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}