{"id":66017,"date":"2022-04-16T11:03:05","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T11:03:05","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T11:03:05","slug":"what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"What causes psychomotor 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_causes_psychomotor_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What causes psychomotor seizures in dogs?\">What causes psychomotor 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_are_psychomotor_seizures_treated_in_dogs\" title=\"How are psychomotor seizures treated in dogs?\">How are psychomotor seizures treated in dogs?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_can_trigger_a_seizure_in_a_dog\" title=\"What can trigger a seizure in a dog?\">What can trigger 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-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_does_a_focal_seizure_look_like_in_a_dog\" title=\"What does a focal seizure look like in a dog?\">What does a focal 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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_long_do_psychomotor_seizures_last_in_dogs\" title=\"How long do psychomotor seizures last in dogs?\">How long do psychomotor seizures last in dogs?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_is_a_psychomotor_seizure_in_dogs\" title=\"What is a psychomotor seizure in dogs?\">What is a psychomotor seizure 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What is the most common cause of seizures in dogs?\">What is the most common cause of seizures in dogs?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_triggers_psychomotor_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What triggers psychomotor seizures in dogs?\">What triggers psychomotor 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_a_grand_mal_seizure\" title=\"How long does it take for a dog to recover from a grand mal seizure?\">How long does it take for a dog to recover from a grand mal seizure?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#Why_would_a_dog_suddenly_start_having_seizures\" title=\"Why would a dog suddenly start having seizures?\">Why would a dog suddenly start having 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_something_trigger_a_seizure_in_a_dog\" title=\"Can something trigger a seizure in a dog?\">Can something trigger 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_foods_can_trigger_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What foods can trigger seizures in dogs?\">What foods can trigger seizures in dogs?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#Can_stress_cause_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"Can stress cause seizures in dogs?\">Can stress 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-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_a_focal_seizure\" title=\"How do I know if my dog is having a focal seizure?\">How do I know if my dog is having a focal 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_triggers_focal_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What triggers focal seizures in dogs?\">What triggers focal seizures in dogs?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_having_a_focal_seizure\" title=\"What do you do when your dog is having a focal seizure?\">What do you do when your dog is having a focal 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\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_does_a_focal_seizure_look_like\" title=\"What does a focal seizure look like?\">What does a focal seizure look like?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_long_does_psychomotor_seizure_last\" title=\"How long does psychomotor seizure last?\">How long does psychomotor seizure last?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_are_psychomotor_seizures_in_dogs\" title=\"What are psychomotor seizures in dogs?\">What are psychomotor seizures in dogs?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_psychomotor_seizure\" title=\"What are the symptoms of psychomotor seizure?\">What are the symptoms of psychomotor 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_does_a_mini_seizure_in_a_dog_look_like\" title=\"What does a mini seizure in a dog look like?\">What does a mini seizure in a dog look like?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_can_trigger_a_seizure_in_dogs\" title=\"What can trigger a seizure in dogs?\">What can trigger a seizure 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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_having_seizures\" title=\"How do you stop a dog from having seizures?\">How do you stop a dog from having 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\/what-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#How_many_seizures_can_a_dog_have_before_it_dies\" title=\"How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?\">How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?<\/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-causes-psychomotor-seizures-in-dogs\/#What_dog_breeds_are_more_prone_to_seizures\" title=\"What dog breeds are more prone to seizures?\">What dog breeds are more prone to seizures?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_causes_psychomotor_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What causes psychomotor seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The psychomotor seizure occurs when <b>unusual electrical activity in the brain affects the dog&#8217;s normal behaviour for a few minutes. It is difficult to separate a psychomotor seizure from acts of &#8216;silliness&#8217; or &#8216;madness&#8217; but, when the seizure is in full swing, the odd behaviour will always be consistent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_psychomotor_seizures_treated_in_dogs\"><\/span>How are psychomotor seizures treated in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your veterinarian will run blood tests and do a full physical exam to determine the cause of the seizures. Depending on the cause of the seizures, <b>Anticonvulsants may be prescribed to help manage the seizures. Once this medication is started, the dog will have to remain on it for the rest of their lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_trigger_a_seizure_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What can trigger a seizure in a dog?<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<p>10 Jun 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_focal_seizure_look_like_in_a_dog\"><\/span>What does a focal seizure look like in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs of a Simple Focal Seizure <b>Hallucinations (Your dog may bark, growl or moan at nothing, bite at the air or behave fearfully for no apparent reason) Signs of vision or hearing changes. Fur standing up. Dilated pupils.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_psychomotor_seizures_last_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long do psychomotor seizures last in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Focal seizures can cause unusual movements in one limb or one side of the body. Sometimes they last only a couple of seconds. They may start as focal and then become generalized. A psychomotor seizure involves strange behavior that only lasts <b>a couple of minutes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_psychomotor_seizure_in_dogs\"><\/span>What is a psychomotor seizure in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>PSYCHOMOTOR SEIZURES (ALSO CALLED COMPLEX PARTIAL SEIZURES) Psychomotor seizures are <b>focal seizures where the seizure is more like an episode of abnormal behavior than an actual convulsion. The pet&#8217;s consciousness is disturbed by this type of seizure as the pet appears to be hallucinating or in an altered state.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_common_cause_of_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What is the most common cause of seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your veterinarian will run blood tests and do a full physical exam to determine the cause of the seizures. Depending on the cause of the seizures, <b>Anticonvulsants may be prescribed to help manage the seizures. Once this medication is started, the dog will have to remain on it for the rest of their lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_psychomotor_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What triggers psychomotor seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The psychomotor seizure occurs when <b>unusual electrical activity in the brain affects the dog&#8217;s normal behaviour for a few minutes. It is difficult to separate a psychomotor seizure from acts of &#8216;silliness&#8217; or &#8216;madness&#8217; but, when the seizure is in full swing, the odd behaviour will always be consistent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_a_dog_to_recover_from_a_grand_mal_seizure\"><\/span>How long does it take for a dog to recover from a grand mal seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Focal seizures can cause unusual movements in one limb or one side of the body. Sometimes they last only a couple of seconds. They may start as focal and then become generalized. A psychomotor seizure involves strange behavior that only lasts <b>a couple of minutes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_a_dog_suddenly_start_having_seizures\"><\/span>Why would a dog suddenly start having 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=\"Can_something_trigger_a_seizure_in_a_dog\"><\/span>Can something trigger a seizure in a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>There are plenty of potential seizure triggers including the environment, things around the house, foods, medications and of course, stress. The trigger can often be difficult to identify, but in order for something to qualify as a trigger, it has to have happened within 30 hours of your dog&#8217;s seizure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_foods_can_trigger_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What foods can trigger seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Some household foods known to be potential toxins that cause dog seizures include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Methylxanthines (caffeine, dark chocolate)<\/li>\n<li>Salt Poisoning (excessive seawater, table salt or Play-Dough ingestion)<\/li>\n<li>Xylitol (artificial sweetener)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_stress_cause_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can stress cause seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Daisy Responds: <b>Stress certainly can trigger seizures in susceptible dogs. And, for some dogs, grooming is stressful, given the bathing, noisy blow dryers and unfamiliar dogs nearby.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_dog_is_having_a_focal_seizure\"><\/span>How do I know if my dog is having a focal seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Focal seizures can present with abnormal motor activity (facial twitches, chewing movements, paddling of a limb), behavioral signs (fear, attention seeking), and\/or changes in autonomic functions (pupil dilation, salivation, vomiting). Awareness may or may not be impaired during focal seizures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_triggers_focal_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What triggers focal seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A few examples of these are: (1) they are often followed by a postictal period; (2) they can be associated with autonomic signs (hypersalivation, urination and defecation); and (3) they often occur directly after sleep or may be triggered by <b>stress, noise or flashing lights.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_when_your_dog_is_having_a_focal_seizure\"><\/span>What do you do when your dog is having a focal seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Try rectal diazepam for cluster seizures.<\/b> Sometimes focal seizures can occur in clusters, which means your dog has 2 or more in a 24-hour period. Injecting diazepam into your dog&#8217;s rectum can stop the frequency and severity of the seizures. Ask the vet to show you how to inject the medication.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_focal_seizure_look_like\"><\/span>What does a focal seizure look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Complex focal seizures are often preceded by a simple focal seizure (aura). Patients experiencing a complex focal seizure may <b>stare blankly into space, or experience automatisms (non-purposeful, repetitive movements such as lip smacking, blinking, grunting, gulping or shouting)<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_psychomotor_seizure_last\"><\/span>How long does psychomotor seizure last?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your veterinarian will run blood tests and do a full physical exam to determine the cause of the seizures. Depending on the cause of the seizures, <b>Anticonvulsants may be prescribed to help manage the seizures. Once this medication is started, the dog will have to remain on it for the rest of their lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_psychomotor_seizures_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are psychomotor seizures in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The psychomotor seizure occurs when <b>unusual electrical activity in the brain affects the dog&#8217;s normal behaviour for a few minutes. It is difficult to separate a psychomotor seizure from acts of &#8216;silliness&#8217; or &#8216;madness&#8217; but, when the seizure is in full swing, the odd behaviour will always be consistent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_psychomotor_seizure\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of psychomotor seizure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The psychomotor seizure occurs when <b>unusual electrical activity in the brain affects the dog&#8217;s normal behaviour for a few minutes. It is difficult to separate a psychomotor seizure from acts of &#8216;silliness&#8217; or &#8216;madness&#8217; but, when the seizure is in full swing, the odd behaviour will always be consistent.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_mini_seizure_in_a_dog_look_like\"><\/span>What does a mini seizure in a dog look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your veterinarian will run blood tests and do a full physical exam to determine the cause of the seizures. Depending on the cause of the seizures, <b>Anticonvulsants may be prescribed to help manage the seizures. Once this medication is started, the dog will have to remain on it for the rest of their lives.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_trigger_a_seizure_in_dogs\"><\/span>What can trigger a seizure in dogs?<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<p>10 Jun 2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_stop_a_dog_from_having_seizures\"><\/span>How do you stop a dog from having seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Help if Your Dog is Having a Seizure<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Keep Yourself Calm.  <\/li>\n<li>Sit Near Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Time Your Dog&#8217;s Seizures.  <\/li>\n<li>Carefully Move Your Dog to a Safer Location.  <\/li>\n<li>Speak in Comforting Tones.  <\/li>\n<li>Lower Your Dog&#8217;s Body Temperature.  <\/li>\n<li>Wrap and Comfort Your Dog.  <\/li>\n<li>Let Your Dog Sleep.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_seizures_can_a_dog_have_before_it_dies\"><\/span>How many seizures can a dog have before it dies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yet, several seizures in a row or a seizure that lasts longer than five minutes is considered an emergency situation that can be life-threatening. Call your vet immediately. The occurrence of <b>more than three seizures in a 24-hour period is also an urgent matter that requires a trip to the vet right away.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breeds_are_more_prone_to_seizures\"><\/span>What dog breeds are more prone to seizures?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your dog is most likely to suffer from seizures if he or she is a <b>Belgian Tervuren, Shetland sheepdog, beagle, Labrador retriever, golden retriever, keeshond, or vizsla. Other breeds more prone to seizures include the Finnish spitz, Bernese mountain dog, Irish wolfhound, and English springer spaniel.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What causes psychomotor seizures in dogs?How are psychomotor seizures treated in dogs?What can trigger a seizure in a dog?What does a focal seizure look like in a dog?How long do psychomotor seizures last in dogs?What is a psychomotor seizure in dogs?What is the most common cause of seizures in dogs?What triggers psychomotor&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66017"}],"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\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=66017"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/66017\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=66017"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=66017"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=66017"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}