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My dog is weak, only drinking water, and having seizures. What to do?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Large (61lb +) | Male | neutered | 3 years and 5 months old | 100 lbs

My dogs name is milo and I was wondering what I could do to help my dog. My dog has been very weak and he is only drinking water. He has been having seizures the past couple of days. And I have no idea what to do

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Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 22nd, 2019

I would take Milo into a vet now. He sounds quite sick, and he needs immediate veterinary attention. If he seizures again before you can seek vet care:
- Don't put your hands near his mouth
- Keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spray on the pads of the feet for cooling
- Monitor him at all times during the seizure to ensure that he cannot hurt himself by crashing into furniture, etc
- If the seizure continues for more than 5 minutes, seek emergency care immediately

Best of luck.
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