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Oddly specific question, but has anyone here had or known of someone who had an epileptic pet? If so, could you help me understand some stuff? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 4 months ago by snek_boi@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Thanks for reaching out. Sorry for taking so long. Here are my questions regarding dogs with seizures: what do you do while a dog is having a seizure? Do you know what they may be experiencing?

I ask because I have a neighbor with a dog that is practically left alone most of the day and most of the night and sometimes has seizures that we can hear and that my neighbor confirmed via text messages. A long time ago we reported my neighbor to the local animal control body, but they claimed that they couldn't do anything unless we could prove the animal was suffering. After collecting neighbor testimonies and recording ourselves in our homes listening to the dog (we had to prove that we were recording ourselves and not the neighbor), we filed a formal complaint. Now we're waiting for animal control to take action

I guess my questions at this point are out of curiosity and compassion for the dog. In case the complaint doesn't come to anything, maybe my questions can also be fodder for future, more effective complaints.

[–] Xaphanos@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Our experience was mostly silent. Ridgid. Spine curled backwards. Eyes unfocused unseeing. Sometimes drooling.

We would get her into a soft spot like a bed or towel. Don't go before the paralysis is set - you might get bit. The comedown is also hard. Soothing voice. Gentle touch. Let it run it's course.

The medication was a simple salt solution, potassium something?

Does that help?

[–] snek_boi@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 week ago

Thanks for your response. I’m glad your dog was in your hands.

And yes, your answers help me have a clearer idea of what the experience can be like and what can be done. Thanks.