My puppy is having seizures. What can I do to help her at home?

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 19th, 2017

  Unfortunately no, there are no home remedies to help Boba with her seizures. She should absolutely see a vet as soon as possible for these seizures, as she likely needs anti-seizure medications to prevent them. Please take her into the vet first thing in the morning. If Boba seizures again before you can seek vet care:
  - Don't put your hands near her mouth
  - Keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spray on the pads of the feet for cooling
  - Monitor her at all times during the seizure to ensure that she cannot hurt herself by crashing into furniture, etc
  - If the seizure continues for more than 5 minutes, seek emergency care immediately
  

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 19th, 2019

  There are no home remedies for seizures, Tommy has to see a vet now to get medication for it. 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
  
  Please take him into a vet immediately.
  

  

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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on November 25th, 2018

  I would take her into the vet first thing in the morning. The cause of her seizures need to be diagnosed so she can be treated. If your dog seizures again before you can seek vet care:
  - Don't put your hands near her mouth
  - Keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spray on the pads of the feet for cooling
  - Monitor her at all times during the seizure to ensure that she cannot hurt herself 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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• Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 31st, 2016

  I'm very sorry Lindsay is having seizures. There should be a vet on call for emergencies, and the information is usually on the answering machine on how to reach them. You can also see if there is an ER vet clinic in your area. Lindsay should see a vet as soon as possible. If she seizures again before you can seek vet care:
  - Don't put your hands near her mouth
  - Keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spray on the pads of the feet for cooling
  - Monitor her at all times during the seizure to ensure that she cannot hurt herself by crashing into furniture, etc
  - If the seizure continues for more than 5 minutes, seek emergency care immediately
  

  

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