My dog had a seizure 

My dog just experienced this, this morning. It was so hard searching through videos to find something to show his vet. I truly appreciate you posting this. ❤️

Thank you for this, my dog just had a seizure and I was so worried about him I googled it and you were video popped up. His seizures are just like your dogs... thank you for sharing

This looks like a focal seizure. My last dog started having them when he was 8, and it can be very hard to describe to a vet, so this video should be very helpful for people who are going through this for the first time. My dog had focal seizures randomly, but he had a couple of grand mals that were both triggered by exercise. It's possible that your dog's seizures are triggered by stress or overexcitement. You're very lucky that they happen so infrequently. My dog was having multiple seizures a month and ended up on phenobarbital for the rest of his life. I will say for everyone that's going through this for the first time that he lived to be 16, which is extremely old for his breed.

I'm in school studying to be a veterinary technician and the DVM who teaches us about Animal Diseases used your video in class this week. I know this comes several years too late, but I hope you know this video is still being appreciated. Thanks for sharing.

I have a dog who has been having seizures she just started getting them I'm glad to see your video and now I can get some help thank you

Thank you for documenting your dog’s seizure. Our 13 yr old retriever just had one (the first as far as we know) early this morning and it really scared us. Appreciate your description of what happened. We knew enough to not interrupt him while having it. Happy your boy and ours are ok now.

Thank you for this. Our 14 yo Dachshund started having them after back surgery, they are different for him but we did take him in to a pet hospital. They could not see anything wrong and they tested for Valley fever which is common here in AZ. They said that sometimes as dogs get older this can develop. I was told to document them when they occurred: the symptoms, duration, etc. If he has three within 24 hours they will start him on anti-convulsant medication. But as long as it's short and apart from each other then just watch and document. Don't pick him up, just comfort him. It scared the hell out of us the first time.

Thank you so very much for this video. Our dog who is 2 years old, black lab, had his first two seizures just like this today. We just returned from the vet and they said for us to keep an eye on it. This video is very educational and will help us educate our children on what to look for if it happens while we're not here. Again thank you very much for this video

Our cocker spaniel had a seizure today. It was very similar to this. Thank you for posting. We feel comforted.

Thank you so much. Sitting here next to our dog who just had her second episode like this. The last one was last summer. Somehow seeing your video just calmed me more than you can ever understand as this is EXACTLY what she does. We just got through the panting drooling part and I am hopefully it's winding down now.

Thanks for sharing your video! My 8 yr old yellow lab must have had a seizure this morning. Almost exactly the same symptoms. It really scared me. I’m grateful to have found this, so I know what happened to my bff since his Veterinarian’s office is closed today.

Experienced my first seizure today I was devastated. Thank you. Your video answered a lot of my questions.

Thanks for this video. This happened to us today. I almost broke into tears.

Thank you for making this video. I think my mom just saw our lab have a seizure . She was the only one home so I just looked this up as soon as wee hung up.. I really hope Gunny is doing well. He really is a good boy 😭

My yellow lab has same. Thought it was his hip problems. Vets running tests now. Logan has them 3-5 times a year. Recently he had in day care and the people there said it was a seizure. No fun and I’d lay down w him. He doesn’t drool but kicks a lot. Thanks for ur video and give gunny a hug for us. Dave SC

First I want to say I’m so sorry you lost Gunny , I’m glad you had him so long ! Secondly I’m here bc my silver Labrador Sherlock , had seizures beginning in Feb he’s had 4 total . His last less than 2 min but he does lose consciousness and poops (usually ) and has no memory of any of it & the confusion is hard to watch too. He’s almost 8 weighs 117 lbs and I live alone cannot lift him . He was on phenobarbital & I’d honestly rather put him down that ever go back to that nightmare drug . ( my vet did follow up blood levels to find it was too high & damaging his liver ) we went back to Keppra and started a vet prescribed food “ Purina pro plan Neurocare “ I’m not sure it helps but he likes the food . I wanted to say I decided to all post my dogs seizure so people can see what they’re like , bc of Gunny’s video! My dogs is completely different - seizures are so hard to watch.

Thank you for sharing! I need to see it instead of reading about it. Hugs to Gunny

My 13 year old Doberman just started having them. Her recent vet appointment said she was doing really well. Her back legs are weak and shake so I just thought it was her front legs getting weak as well. She staggers and struggles to stand and walk and then after only about a minute seems fine but is panting. Fortunately I work from home so she won't need to struggle alone. Thanks you for sharing.

Thank you for this thoughtful video.Our lab Charlie has had several of the same seize over the past four months.It is so hard for him and us, but we have kept our wonderful vet up to date and will hope they are few and far between. You are a very kind and wonderful owner.

My dog had his first seizure today! Thanks for sharing your video. It really helped me come to terms with what’s going on.

My dog just had a seizure tonight for the first time. Yellow lab 11 yr old, thank u so much for the vid it really helped me out man. He’s doing good now but still recovering 🤙❤️

Such a sweet boy! God bless him 🙏🏻

My dog had his first one last night, this video was very helpful.

Thank you very much for posting!! My female yellow lab had exactly these symptoms this morning...slightly more severe. It was a first for me and a very scary experience. By the time I got to the vet she was pretty much okay and they had trouble with the diagnosis. This really helps.

My dog Rocco is a black lab. He has the same exact seizures. He's only had 2 of them so far and the 2nd one was just a half hour ago. He turned 6 yrs old yesterday. I wasn't home during his first one 2 weeks ago, my husband was. We're on our way to the vet now. I'm so glad you made this video. I can show my vet exactly what Rocco does during his seizures. Thank you for sharing.

My black golden retriever gets about 3 a year. He goes down and crawls around, eyes roll in the back of his head. You can tell he's scared and also scares me. I feel helpless. But have learned what to do. Baby talk, keep your dog close. It will end in about 7 minutes or less. After, give water, baby asprin, a spoon full of maple syrup followed buy a small amount of protein or yogurt. He may not remember what happened but you do and always will cuz for a minute there, the first time it happened, i thought he was poisoned from drinking outta a puddle or something. So baby talk, call his name softly, tell him he will b ok. It will.

thank you for filming your dog. This just happened to my dog and I didn't know what was happening.

Thanks. My lab just had a seizure but at the tome I wasn’t sure if that is what it was. Your video confirmed it was a seizure

Thank you for posting. Our golden doodle Belle just had one. Mild, so it was hard to tell what it was. Your video helped! It was her first one and she’s 8. Phoned the vet - we’ll just be watching her for now.

Thanks for sharing this video. Our Bella just had a seizure. We weren’t sure what happened until we saw your video. She had the exact same symptoms and look. Very scary and out of the blue. We’re going to watch her for now. Hope she never has another one. Thanks again!

Thank you for posting this video our dog is a chesapeake bay retriever and shepherd mixed, and it had a seizure about three and a half hours ago that lasted for about fifteen minutes, and this video really helped understand it, thank you so much

Thanks so much for posting this! My 4-year old German Shepherd just went through exactly the same thing this morning. I had a hunch it was a seizure but I wasn't sure until your video confirmed a nearly identical experience. Thanks again and hope your little guy stays healthy.

Thank you for sharing my dog Albus just had his first seizure and I was totally freaked out. His was much shorter than your dogs but definitely the same thing.

My miniature poodle does this too. It is down right heart wrenching watching them. Their eyes get all glassy, they look helpless, their muscles seize up, and mine shakes uncontrollable. We make sure is is no where where he can get hurt. We comfort him, pet him, soothe him, and we also take a pea sized amount of honey and rub it on his gum. A little jolt of sweetness seems to help ( or it could all be in my head).

Thank you for posting this, I know it seems cruel but I needed to see a video of a dog having to seizure so that I could see it's what my dog had for the first time ever yesterday. Vets said no two seizures are alike, they don't always follow same patterns or symptoms so I thought he wasn't having one because he didn't look rigid and straightened out or foaming a lot or biting down. He just looked wobbly, shaky, and his eyes were darting back and forth - almost the same as your dog looked. Thank you for sharing this so I know what to look for in my dog 😢 I'm sad and sorry to see anyone's pet go through this.

Thank you for this video. My dog is turning 12, and is starting to have seizures, just like your dog. Took him to the vet, got pills, but it is not working. He gets the seizures like 7/8 times a day. I also took a video to show my daughter. I have to decide what my next step will be.😭

Thank you for the post that you put online ardagh Maddie just had one we didn't know what it was or what was happening to until we saw your video thank you very much

Oh my gosh thank you so much for posting this video my dog had a seizure yesterday for the first time and we didn’t know what was happening thank you

I am studying to become a Veterinary and now I am researching seizures, which resulted in me watching this video. I know this comment is a couple years late and the problem has probably already been resolved but I just wanted to put this out there to inform others. I am not certain of Gunny's breed, but some breeds can be prone to having seizures (ex. Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever etc.). There are different types of seizures a dog might have such as: Focal (partial) seizures - affects only one part of the brain but can sometimes spread to other parts on the brain. This seizure could happen due to an underlying disease or injury caused to the dog. (^Gunny seemed to be having a focal seizure since it was just his hind legs) Generalized (grand mal) seizures - The most common seizure; happens throughout the brain and the entire body. Can cause the dog to lose consciousness or convulse - it can last from a few seconds up to a few minutes. Cluster seizures - when a dog has two or more seizures within 24 hours. This seizure could occur in dogs who suffer with idiopathic epilepsy The best thing to do when your dog is having a seizure is to move anything harmful out of the way, talk to them softly and comfortingly, avoid touching your dog encase they may accidentally bite, take note of the time (this information is for your vet) and call your vet (call them during or after). Try to answer your vets' questions to the best or your ability so they know what's wrong and how to treat your dog. Seizures could be caused by diseases, disorders, parasites, liver disease, kidney failure, brain tumors, brain trauma, or toxins. (But Idiopathic epilepsy is the most common cause of seizures in dogs.)

Thank you for this videos my lab just had her first one and i was freaking out tryinh to figure out what it could be. And she did exactly what your dog did. I lasted less then 5 min and now she is back to normal

I’m sitting in the vet hospital parking lot (COVID-19 restrictions) because my mini schnauzer had one an hour ago. Never been so scared. This looks exactly like what mine went through

My dog Barney,, after watching your video, had a seizure and you would think it wouldn't bother me since my daughter has epilepsy. I am sorry to say it did. Thanks for videoing your dog having his seizure. I don't feel so alone. Now to make a vet appointment. Thank you

Hi bro,my maltese has the same type of seizures, All the same symptoms as yours, Very fast breathing, legs very stiff, Over the years ,my dog knows when her seizure is coming and tries to get quickly to me,then colapses and seizure starts. Very heartbreaking to watch,just sit with them,let them do it, Comfort but don't move them,they know your there, When they come out,a darkened room is good, Let then get there bearings back ,Recover.

Thank you so much for posting. My dog just had an 'episode' lasting 30 seconds. On getting home I Googled it, found your video which confirmed a seizure.

Thank you my dog started doing the exact same thing in the middle of the night last night and I had no idea what it was until I watched this.

Thanks for uploading this. I've just got a rescue dog with epilepsy and I want to know as much as I can about what a seizure will look like. So this is really helpful.

Thank you for this video!!! There was an incident last night with my dog and your video helped me to figure out it was a seizure

Thanks for posting this video. Completely confirmed the same symptoms my lab has had. Very scary when it happens but try to comfort her.

Thanks for sharing. My wee Chihuahua has had two (that I know of) 3 years apart and I wanted to find something to show my vet as I didn't think to video it.

Hey watched ur video today bless ur boy. My dog does the same it first started 4 months ago and she has had 10 in that time they are much more severe than ur boys. After many tests at the vet she was diagnosed wiv epilepsy shes on meds we are still trying to eliminate the seizures but no joy as of yet i recomend seeing a vet if u havent already as u mentioned its not the 1st time hes had one. Hope this helps and you get to the bottom of it.

My 2 Male chihuahuas have these kind of seizures and they did blood work and said that their liver enzymes were high they are on an anti seizure med and a liver med they still have seizures actually 1 just had on about 30 minutes ago. I will be calling the vet in a few hours to have further testing done on both of them I just read up on this and it could possibly be epilepsy. I can let you know what they say after I get them in. I'm just so worried about the trauma this is causing to their poor little brains. Please keep me posted on your baby. Sending love and prayers

My dog looks almost identical to buddy, except female and just recently had a seizure. Seeing this video made me feel a lot better. Glad we aren’t the only ones with this issue. Thanks for sharing

Thank you for posting. Our lab, Sarge is experiencing the same thing. They started in February and then none for months now he's had 2 in the last 2 days. We also think something is a trigger but we can't figure it out.

Our basset hound Shamus had one last night that lasted over 4 minutes . I after freaking out grabbed my cell and recorded it just so we could show a vet . The head swinging back and forth like a pendulum and legs not working was frightening. His brother rooster started having anxiety because shamus is the alpha out of the two and rooster couldn’t figure out what was wrong with his brother . I sent video over to my son in law that’s a medic and he said ya that’s a seizure . He did tell me “ if he has another one don’t keep calling his name like you did in the video, it’ll likely create more stress for him, just sit next to him .” I’d never experienced this before so didn’t know what to do for him. Thanks so much for sharing your video. I feel better now .

Our Golden jus had what we think is a seizure and it was similar to your dogs seizure. It was her first one. Thank you for posting your video. It made me feel better and confirmed what I suspected happened. I really appreciate it.

Wow, scary. I just cradled my rescue American Bully as she went to two episodes a half hour apart. Thank you for posting this.

Thats a wonderful video you made for us. My Honey (dog) much the same size as your Gunny, has started having seizures in the last couple of months. They are very gentle, but much the same as Gunny’s. Honey has had a seizure about 2 to 5 times a week She is starting to have them mostly at night. I’m wondering if the TV triggers her,. The lights on the TV at night when it’s dark. I suffer with Night Terrors, and have severe PTSD, and leave the TV on all night, to keep me a feeling of being safe and connected (I think), I just know it works. So I may need to stop doing that, and see if the TV is the trigger. If it is, then Honey wins, and I’ll just have to think of another way to get through the night. If she has a seizure, and the TV is NOT on, then I’ll win. But either way, Honey’s seizures, make me very sad, she’s such a darling. I hope they always remain Petit Mal, and not too serious. I have posted a video of Honey having her latest seizure. It’s a bit long, but it takes her whole experience. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jZ4Jpah-Cqs.html

My dog is very similar, took a blood test and she's at the lowest possible count at 13 for her thyroid. Now more tests and a long term treatment plan

Thank you so very much for this video. Our white Lab dog had had two seizures just like you show We were scary and I was thinking to take her to the vet. Then we saw your video, we calmed down, nothing bad was going on with Ramona. This video is very educational and will help educate us and others. Again thank you very much for this video

Even after 3 years. Thank. You for the video. Don’t understand the thumbs down on this video

Thank you so much for being a calm dad to gunny to film this !! My dog was poisoned a month ago and besides that it triggered or caused a seizure !! This is a horrible experience , to see it is very frightening . I knew I had seen the syptoms before just couldnt remember what the diagnosis was ? Then after calling a Vets office at 11:30 p.m. and describe what was going on with Bertha he told me to bring her to the office he would meet us there after he took blood and is poisoned .

Thanx for the video my dog did the same thing just 15 minutes ago. Scared the shit out of me thought he was going to die. Just talked to the emergency veterinarian. Said it was probably a seizure. First time this ever happened. Thank God he didn't die. Hope your dog is doing better 😀

Thank You so much for this. I decided to look it up because I think my baby had a seizure this morning. It was just exactly like Gunny's. I wasn't sure till I seen this video. Thanks again!! Give our love to Gunny.

Thank You, My dog, his head terribly shaking and eyes fully dialated everything else normal, first one anb scared the daylights out of us, lasted a couple minutes. Think it might have been due to overexcited? Hopefully no more!

I wasn’t sure if my dog had a seizure but seeing this is exactly what happened. We had at first suspected anti freeze Poisoning, but all blood work came back clear. Thanks for posting this

Thank you for this. My dog has them and like yours doesn’t have them often. The vet said if the come more frequently, he’ll have to go on meds for the rest of his life. I also have to administer Valium (rectally) if it lasts more than 5 mins.

Thanks for your help man... I too had my doubts bout my dog...

Thank you...our mixed terrier rescue has similar.

I googled it and your video popped up as well. Yes, my little dog has had 3 now in the last 3 months. Thank you for sharing your video. Much appreciated?

Thanks for sharing my pup also has similar episodes, once I noticed him having an episode when I thought we was just curled up chilling. It's probable that they go through this more often than we may realise.

Thanks for the post. Your dog looks exactly like mine with the symptoms. Mine would do this once every few months but lately it’s been every few days. Just been researching this a lot and your video helps. Thanks again.

Thank you for posting. My dog has had 2 very similar. The first time I thought he layed wrong on his leg so he couldn't walk. Literally lasted a couple minutes. Today a little different but similar

I have seizures, but what is strange is we rescued a dog, who is so afraid of people, it took a very long time for her to let us even touch her. However the first time I had a seizure, she ran over to me and stayed glued to my side until it was over. She does this each time I have a seizure. I love her very much.

Thank you for posting. My lab has the exact same thing every few months and it’s so scary. I thought he was having hip issues since his hind legs would not work. It was hard to explain to my vet what was happening. I was never sure what to do when this was happening but now I’ll just keep calm with him until it is over.

Thank you for posting this. My dog has just started having this sort of seizure.

My pup Charley (Boston Terrier)just started having seizures exactly like this. I didn’t know it was a seizure until I videoed it and shared it with the vet. A lot of people associate shaking violently with seizures however, they can present them self just like this and it’s muscle spasms and disorientation. Thanks for sharing your video.

Thank you for sharing my dog had a seizure re last night while sleeping. At first I didn’t know what was going on I thought she was chocking for what It sounded like but the when I grabbed her her eyes were close a few minutes later she came back to normal but it can be so scary.

Thank you for sharing this. My 10-year-old Border collie mix just had one like this and it freaked her out. She was desperately trying to stand, but her legs kept giving out, she was shaking, her pupils were dilated and she was panting and drooling a bit. She has never had one and it totally freaked me out. It only lasted about a minute, although it felt like forever, and then she was pretty much back to normal. I just got home from taking my other dog to the vet and it being just before the holidays the last thing I need is the stress of worrying about a sick dog and possibly another vet bill. Ugh. But this video helped put my mind at ease a bit. I am wondering if separation anxiety of me being away at the vets could have triggered this? I’m going to keep a close eye on her and see how she does.

Thank you for your video. We thought our dog had a pinched nerve but now it looks more like what your dog is having....it helped a lot to see your video.

Thank you!!! Been trying to figure out what my 9 year old German Shepherd has been doing. This is it!!! I've witnessed 2 myself in the last several weeks and they're just like this.. thank you so much for posting!! Going to take mine to the vet. A friend had a dog who would have seizures and would take medicine.. Hope Gunny is doing great!

Hi Dustin, I have a Kelpie that has had these seizures. After much research, I have changed his diet to gluten free food only. He gets a beef, rice and vitamin canned food. Avoid anything with corn, wheat or other grains. He has not had any problems for over a year now. Look up info on canine epileptoid cramping syndrome. Most articles say it is a hereditary disease of Border Terriers but there are many videos of various breeds with this issue. Good luck with Gunny, he is such a nice dog.

My poor baby gets seizures a few times out of the year. He starts to shake and gets very disoriented. What I noticed calms him back down is comforting him. I pet him and tell him that he will be okay. The only problem with his seizures is he tries getting up to walk and just tips over. We have steps outside and he has fallen off them.

Thank you. This helps me a lot, I thought my dog was having a seizure, now I know after watching the video, he did everything your dog did. .

Seizures in dogs cause their body heat to rise quickly, heavy panting, foaming at the mouth is nausea, common symptoms

Thanks for posting this. I'm not sure what's going on with my elderly chihuahua, and I'm just trying to get info before she sees the vet on Monday.

Dude. Thank you for posting this. My dog had his first seizure today. Scared the crap out of me. We just got back from the vet, and he is resting comfortably.

My dog just had something similar happen. That is how I came across your video. I thought I had seen something strange like this a few months back but it was so short lived that I thought maybe I was just overthinking it? But today it lasted a little longer and it's scary. Making appointment for vet asap. Hope your Gunny is doing well still.

Thank you for this my Boston Terrier is doing the same thing. It seems to happen after I let her outside. And it just started. She tenses up can't breath and eyes dilate. She comes out if it panting and lays on floor to calm down. This has been everyday in the last 3 days. Not sure if she has done this while I was at work so it could have been happening longer then I realized but after she is normal all day! My heart breaks 💔

My service dog just started having seizures at the end of October. His are very similar to what Gunny goes through. He doesn't pant, but it's like he is afraid for a few minutes and then he's fine. Watching this video was very helpful. I was still in bed when it happened today, so I couldn't record it for our vet. This was very helpful. How is Gunny now? This video is almost 3 years old, so I would like to know if he is still doing ok.

Thank you for sharing your experience. My dog is a mixed Poodle-Cocker Spaniel and he started to get those “episodes” in the past year. He’ll be 3 yo this month. They look a lot like Gunny’s seizure on the video.

Teddy started to Yelp a lot or crying . He had on seizure be for many months ago. The Vet gave us Valium 1 ml up his rectum. It stopped the seizure. He seems to panic which is hard to watch. Keeping him out of direct sunlight is a good thing as sometimes they can’t close their eyes. Thanks

Thanks for posting, I needed to find something visually, to help me understand what just happened to my dog. 😭😥 thank you so very much!! My boy - his didn't last as long as yours does (5 minutes)- his was about 1-2 minutes... But it still freaked me the f out 😢 thanks again :)

My dog has seizures usually about 2 a year, she went through a whole year without one. I have same conclusion, that something triggers it maybe noise or some sort of stress. I find that wetting a large DARK towel and placing it over her, covering her eyes but not her nose and mouth. I then switch off all sounds and any lights, which help soothe her. This helps control them and makes her snap out of them slightly quicker. Hope this helps someone else.

i just googled this, and he is the bestest good boi. i am concerned pebbles, my corgi, was having the same issue. turns out she was having muscle twitches. thank you for making this.

Thank you. My dog just had one. He never had before. It only lasted about 30-45 seconds. Shaking, leaning to one side and couldn't stand. When it was done, he was his playful self. My vet said it is not worrisome unless it lasts more than 5 minutes or they don't return to normal quickly. Still, it's scary to see.

Thank you for your video I think my dog had a seizure last night..from seeing how your dog was during his seizure helped me my dog was very similar ..

THANK GOD it wasn't too serious. i don't know you or your dog but if he got hurt, i would cry for both of you

Last night my dog did this for the first time (to my knowledge) my dogs eyes dilated all the way for about 5 minutes though. She could stand but when she tried to walk her legs seemed to flare out from under her and she would walk side ways. She was totally freaked out. When she seemed to be coming out of it she started panting heavily and drooling.

Omg 😱 thank you for this video! My Daryl literally just had one . This was the first time I’ve witnessed it. He looked scared and was biting the sheet (he was laying on bed with me )- I work nights and he insists on sleeping with me . He looks like your dogs Twin . He couldn’t walk but after 5 minutes or so he could. I’m going to research more and see a vet but thank you 🙏🏼

thanks for posting, my dog had sth that looked similar. we were too distressed and busy looking after him to record it for the vet but i can use your video to give our vet a better idea of what occurred. hope your pup is doing well.