Dog Illnesses Guide

By Ron King
2008-03-11

Dog Illnesses Guide

Continuous Convulsions

If your dog has a minor seizure or two,
it is a serious problem and you should call your veterinarian at once.
However, if your dog has a series of seizures that last for more than a
few minutes, you should place a blanket over your dog, keep away from
his mouth and get him to the nearest emergency establishment
immediately. There are several reasons why your dog could be having
convulsions, including epilepsy, metabolic problems, brain tumors, and
poisoning. Fits of seizures are considered to be life threatening in
many cases.

For any dogs illnesses, if the you feel that your
dog should be seen by a veterinarian, contact his office to see how
soon you can get in for a dog illness diagnosis. Many veterinarians
have aides available to assess the dogs health problem situation and
answer questions to help you determine the seriousness of your dogs
condition. If your regular veterinarian is not available, or if you
feel that it is an emergency, the best thing to do, if at all possible,
is to call the emergency clinic, tell them what is going on, and that
you are on the way. This helps the staff prepare for your arrival in
advance so the veterinary team is ready to work on your dog when you
get there. If you have further questions on what kinds of symptoms are
emergency situations, please ask your veterinarian.


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