Dr. Jeff Grognet Seizures: What to do when your dog has one
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my 18 year old 20 lbs mutt had his 1st seizure last night. I was terrified. I held him in my arms the whole time not knowing what to do. I honestly thought he was dying in my arms. Now 16 hours later he's acting like nothing happened. He's my little fighter. I love him so much.
I have a small 1 year old dog, and she had one out of no where while she was playing. I thought she'd hurt herself and gone into shock....it was scary
Back to normal a few minutes later!
same with me and my Border collie--- hard to see them suffer
Tipsie Trixie why nt bring to vet?
Tipsie Trixie Well your dog is dead now
1 seizure can be fatal
I just faced the same situation,
"Dogs can't swallow their tongue... neither do people" Thank you for saying that Dr. Jeff! To this day, so many people think you should try to grab someones tongue when they're having a seizure! STOP PEOPLE!! You'll end up hurting yourself and the person!
Aren't you supposed to make it so they don't bite their tongue
You do realize that there has been cases where people bit their tongues off during a seizure before, right?
@@tobe3940Where did you hear that? Never in my 40 year's in the medical field have we ever had or heard of anyone biting their tongue off. That is a myth. Don't ever put anything in a person mouth that is having a seizure. Roll them to their side to help with their airway make sure to keep area clear so they can't be injured don't hold them down you can put something soft under the head and keep time of the beginning and end of seizure.
omg thanks for this, my dog just had a siezure a few minutes ago
What happened to him?!
Same. That is why I looked this up
Where your dogs alright
Same
Mine just had one too
My dog had been having a mild seizure for upwards of ten minutes and I had no idea how to console her, so I looked up this video. As soon as I put a blanket over her the seizure subsided. Thank you so much!
You are very welcome! Glad it helped.
I wrote down the important information in this video so that I (and other people) could have a concise list of things to do if this ever happens to your dog :
1) Make sure you don't put your hand in their mouth and don't let their mouth be anywhere near your hands, face, or you in general. This also means if you grab or move them, you don't do it by grabbing near the mouth and you don't do it with the mouth facing you.
2) If they are near a wall, stairs or furniture, get them away from there and make sure they have plenty of room not to hit anything. Do this by grabbing them by the hind legs or tail.
3) Make sure they are in a "sternum position" (belly down, not on their back).
4) Quiet the environment (turn off TV, music and lights if possible).
5) Put a blanket on their whole body (the weight helps to calm them and it also prevents stimuli).
6) If you have it, put an ice pack (or frozen bag of peas, or whatever does the job) on top of them, directly on their spine at the very end of the back near the tail. Cover them back up with the blanket and don't touch them anymore.
7) If they vomit, grab them by the lower belly and pull them up slightly so that the head is at an angle and the vomit can freely fall off so they don't choke on it. Don't go in their mouth to try and scoop it out and such.
8) If the dog is only having 1-2 seizure in a row, the previous steps should be enough (but once the seizure are over, you should probably plan a visit at the vet the make sure everything is fine). If the dog is having 3-4 or more seizure in a row, you should probably rush him to the vet so they can stop the seizures and help you.
I’m 13 and I want to be a vet for dogs and other animals so I look at videos like this to follow my dream
Good luck, I hope you can fulfill your dream. Keep following them
I hope you're continuing with this dream dear one. The world needs not only veterinary doctors, but HOLISTIC ones - they are very rare and very needed. Blessings on following your dream and helping animals and their guardians.
I walk a dog that has cancer and he has already surpassed his odds and has been doing really really good despite his prognosis. He hasn’t had one in a while but I want to make sure I’m prepared if he does have one while I’m watching him so he can be as safe as possible. Thanks for the info ! I hope I never need it !
Fortunately I've never had to experience this, but this is great to be armed with this knowledge. Thank you Dr. Jeff.....I came here from your final video on your holistic veterinary conference that started April 8th, 2024. VERY informative!
My dog just had a seizure I thought she was going to die right in front of me
Same. I literally thought it was the end
AHHH I DOONNTT CAREEE ABOUTT MYYYSELF I CARREE ABBOUUTT MYY DOOG
Melon Wolfey I care about my dog too. Pets matter more.
But you have to protect yourself in order to save your dog. That's why on planes they say for parents to put their oxygen masks on themselves first and then put one on your child.
well to take care of your dog you need to take careof yourself first
Can't take very good care of your dog if your'e injured though
IKR
Well done, Dr. Jeff! Thank you for sharing your expertise!!
Thank you for the informational video. My dog had 2 seizures 7 days ago and has been on medication since that time and has been seizure free. I am looking forward to the future for references and I found your video helpful for the most part. My GSD had her first seizure while sleeping upside down with her legs in the air. She is 80 pound and has done this for years... I freaked out and thought she was dying when it happened. Luckily my son came when I started screaming at 5am. He placed her on her side and just held her tightly until she calmed down and came out of it. He then carried all 80 pounds of her outside and loaded her in the truck and we immediately went to the vet.
Long story short... because it was a long story... we experienced a second seizure... this one on her side and it didn't last as long.
Honestly the medication has helped but it has also come with some serious side effects... which are difficult for a 80 pound GSD and a human loved one. Watch my daily videos if you are interested. If I had CBD oil or alternatives I would consider them but at this point we are past the worst with the meds and we are just waiting and hoping the next one isn't so bad. Day 7 complete for us.
Seizures are so scary!
PS... My vet recommended an ice pack on her head because that is where the neurons are causing the seizure. I know this vet was all about safety to human, but if you can during safely or afterwards.
Anyway... thanks for the post and to anyone reading my long story... #dogslife
we live in Colorado and we have two service dogs. our six year old boxer has always gotten them, he just had one 5minutes ago and we give him CBD WITH 1%THC just one drop and as soon as it hits his toung it stops. he started coming to us right before hes about to have one and opens his mouth and he starts shaking we get it right away... its so painful to watch but im sure it more painful for him.. it brakes my heart everytime!!
Everything But The kitchen Sink REDDOORINK I live in Colorado too and have considered CBD oil for my boy. Does it work? Do you use any prophylactically?
Reddoorink I live in Colorado, my dog just had a seizure. Where is the beat place to take her.
@@MaMaTArtlife next time just take him to the nearest vet. If he needs to be sent to another location they should tell you there. You just need it to stop, in my opinion, as long as it's stopped and the animal is okay, that's all that matters. Hope your dog's doing good!
Thank you Dr. Jeff.....as always....great information to know.
My dog has had 4 seizures and after watching this video I am still scared bc it breaks my heart to see her like this. I will be calling g the vet in the morning
Thank you for your video. In my time of need you were there to inform me. Best of wishes , God Bless you and your Family.
Very Helpful. Thank You for the info. My 4 yo Shih Tzu had a small seizure tonight. She's had this happen once before in exactly the same setting. She'll be fast asleep when I come home and when she wakes up all excited to greet me she seizes. She's never fully flopped over or lost full mobility like I've seen in other dogs, but she does paddle her paws, shakes, and looks, dazed, then is a bit wobbly after she comes to. I'm taking her the Vet first thing in the morning. I've seen much worse seizures in dogs who much older, but I've never had a dog so young have a seizure.
My 12 year old CavaChon has been having seizures that last about 15 seconds and are usually at night. He had one today and was I desperate for information since it is Saturday night and my vet's office is closed. Was about to take to emergency vet until I watched your video. Will touch base with my vet on Monday. Now I feel better and he is resting now. Your video was educational and well instructed. Thank you!
Thank you for this information. I appreciate knowing how I might help my Cavalier who has started having seizures. It’s so frightening and this information helps
My dog has maybe one a year, and only one. But I can see I've done a number of things wrong. I left the TV playing instead of quieting the area. I turned on the lights instead of darkening his world. and I put my head on his neck and arm around him trying to comfort him. Now in the past 5 years he's had like 1 a year, and he's never bitten or even lashed out at me, but I can see where thing could get worse. My moose is a pit/boxer mix, and like 105lbs, so he really could hurt me not meaning to. Thanks for the video. I learned something.
More likely what you are doing wrong is THE VAXXING...
Argh.. i'm 13 and was in room with my dog and it's so hot and she just had a seizure...
OMG SO SCARY, now watching this to know what to do next time...
thank you so much
Alosian Vivancos she's fine now, she's just getting old it sucks and i know i can't do anything about it :(
Emily Ovens what type of dog is it ?
Catniss EverMeow There is not a direct link between heat and seizures. If this was the case then dogs in hot countries would be seizuring from day 1.
Catniss EverMeow I have seizures too. I’m not joking.
I'm 14 my dog had a seizure this morning and shes been sleeping all day but she wakes up time to time and kicked opens eyes lifts heads, etc and I came here just in case
Why whenever my dog has a seizure she is in my room...my heart cant handle much more....she just had her 3rd one like 5 minutes ago
it's very hard to go through. I've been through it a few times with my dog and it's always painful.
Can you be strong for your dog's sake? It is so much scarier for her. Talk calmly and reassuringly to her. and maybe even lay your hands on her back end and let her know you are there and that she will be ok. Yes, it is scary, but you will help her by being calm and reassuring her.
Thank you for this. Will definitely try it!!!
Thanks for posting this video it was very helpful for me to validate mostly what I already knew. My little dog has had a few seizures the last couple of years.
My dog has epilepsy. She gets very scared when having a seizure (understandably), and needs comfort like being held, and kept cool. ( I use a small fan, and use a wet cold rag to wet her ears and belly. ) if I left her in the floor like this she’d hurt herself to find me and would be in a lot more stress. I know my dog and her seizures, and I honestly wouldn’t care to be bit while comforting her. She jerks and convulses, but never bites. I think you’d have to know how your dog to know what works for them.
Thank you Dr Grognet. I am a groomer and have encountered many situations but not with my animals at home. This is very helpful to know and review for my future geriatric pup😢😯🤓
Great presentation,...thank you.
Thank you so much, my 1 year old husky has had 2 seizures in 12 hours and I'm sleeping with him tonight and I thank you so much for the info becuase I really didnt know what to do to help him🥺😔 and I pray he doesnt have one tonight
Thank you for such a good informative video. Bless you.
Thank you so much. I had a cocker that died from a seizure. I got her to the Vet but she still died. It was so scary and I felt so helpless.
Thank you so much for your advice.
Thank you so much!!! This really helps!
This is wonderful and thank you so much.
Thanks Dr. Jeff!
Remembering this good lesson.
My dog had a seizure 10/27/23
It was scary because it was the 1st time ever for him.
Thank you dr. Jeff
Very helpful! Thank you.
Very informative...thank you!!
Thank you so much Dr. Jeff for this video on managing dogs experiencing seizures. This video really helped me a lot in taking of my favorite dog Chuchay.. I've spent sleepless nights since she had her seizure last August 11. She is only 6 months old.. I think she was exposed to a poison or insecticide somewhere dumped by the neighborhood. With your video I was able to managed how to control the attacked. I will be taking her to the vet tomorrow since she experiences 3 to 4 seizures a day.. Thank you so much.. This really is a big big help.. God bless you doc Jeff!!!
I have an epileptic furbaby....wish I had seen this 8 months ago, when we were 1st diagnosed! 🐕❤🐶
Thank you so much doctor
Massage your pet while they have the seizure. It will “cut down the length” of the seizure. Also it is calming for the dog. Massage around their neck, shoulders the most and down their back. It’s worked the most for my family. We have had two dogs now over the years with seizures.
Thank you
I did this. Once the seizure stopped though. He was in a period of panting and disoriented for a while afterwards so I touched his back and spoke to him. He would look at me whenever I spoke even though he was still disoriented.
Thankyou due to this i saved my dog
Last year my 2 year old cocker spaniel Prince started having seizures. We took him to he vet and they said he only needed the medication if he has them every month. He didn’t. I pray to god everyday that he will stop his siezures and not die because I love his so very much
I didn't knew about the ice pack. Thank you.
I LITERALLY love u this could help so many people and my dog is only 3 years old and he’s very healthy but u never know so that’s y I always do my research on what to do just in case I don’t know why but I still do
Thank you for this information
We find that over stimulation (upsets), temp changes (hot) and sound cause seizures in elderly dogs.
Never knew about cold pack....will add that to my arsenal. Thanks!
side note: oddly enough the mother of the dog that had the seizure began to bundle her up in a blanket the sat right up against her (not on top) but just enough to cover her ears and eyes. She had blankets shoved all around her from my bed. I love animals and I believe the mother knew even better than I as to what to do. Then I watched this and realized she did everything you said and all I had to do was turn down the lights and computer and she was fine. God bless you for this information.
Very helpful thank you sir..
My dog also had one just now Thanks for your info
I have a 60kg gsd that has seizures and there's no way could I move him! Great tip about him sleeping on his stomach didn't think being on his side could be a factor tonight's the first he's had 2 in the same night. I use the ice pack and it works a treat not had a seizure last longer than about 2 mins! thanks for the great video.
My is having them rite now his been having them for 2years already...I really need help with hem
My dog has seizures. She usually has 1 every month. Now she is getting them like every 7-15 days.. I want to try cbd oil. .Where to buy best quality cbd for her?
This looks worth trying- Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My 7 year old Dudley Lab has been having seizures quite a bit, so thank you for this information.
Mr. East Sea Shoulders give him 1/4 of a phenobarbital it has helped mine a lot
my dog will run to me right before she has a seizure and during the seizure she will pee and puke, and with the extreme seizures she will poop as well it usually helps her calm down to have her head on my shoulder
Thank you so much 💕!!
Thank you
Thank you so much!!! My dog has been having seizures spread out for a long time now because he id a mix of his genetics. It is not a strange thing for him to have one if he eats too much salt. And yes we try our best too keep it away from him but he always finds a way. For a long time we have just been comforting him and letting it pass. Now that I know what to do I can be prepared for next time.
My chihuahua just had her first tonight went to er vet he gave her valium. Brought her home now shes sleeping gota take her back. Scared the hell out of me to see he like that.
hey mine had it last Thursday we took him to the vet and the vet said he was fine but he still acts a little sad but he chases cat barks at people and gets mad when we get his toy which that's normal but I don't know has your dog changed in anyway or she still the same
CBD OIL for dogs, search herbstrong on Google way better then the chemicals you will get from anything else
Omg, this why I'm on here. Last night my 15 yr old son, rushed in my room..and said mommy I think something is wrong with CoCo.
I rushed into he's room...and saw that my CoCo was having a seizure. I tooked him out of kennel, and wrapped him in a towel. I was so scared, that he going to die.
He is only 4 pounds. Well thank goodness everything was okay.
@@moonrun24
Thank you. I'm going to look for that oil. 💕
Do you think... It's all of chihuahuas, who gets seizures?
thank you.
my pup just had one earlier and i was so scared and didn't know what to do.
we're going to see a vet sometime this week to see what we can do.
thankfully, this video gave me some great tips and i'll be sure to buy some ice packs and a good blanket for next time.
Thank you so much🙏🏻❤️
Good info
this helped so much tysm
We brought a rescue dog home today and I think it was a lot for her and she had a seizure. We've never had a dog have a seizure before but it was over pretty quickly. It's nice to know what to do now.
Awww that cow is so cuteee
My German Shepherd had her 1st seizure a little bit ago, scared me to death. She is 6yrs old. I watched a video of a dog having a seizure and it was the same thing as my Pepper and the advice from the vet video, I think I did pretty good with her, but know more now. If she has another we are going to the Vet.
Thank you so much
Thank you!
My dog just had his first seizure. At first I thought his legs weren’t working and he was just flipping around to try and get up. He’s a little old shih tzu and I love him so so much 😢
(Edit) he seems to be okay now ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you kind sir regards Hayden
thank you! my 14 year old just started with seizures. I know better because I have worked with a vet before. I never touch him, I just make sure he is on the floor and unable to hurt himself. I also keep a journal on how often. It's about 7 to 10 days.
Good info, thanks. Our 2 year old bagle (bassett beagle mix) has them about once every 7 to 9 days. I'll try the ice pack on him next time to see if that eases them away a bit quicker.
My beagle has them maybe once or twice a month. The vet said they had no idea what it could be as her vitals and bloodwork were normal. They figured epilepsy but said medication may or may not help since they weren't certain.
She didn't start having seizures until she was a couple of years old. From her only litter, we were told one of the puppies had seizures pretty early on though and is now on meds. Dr said that is probably the best indication its epilepsy in her since it was passed down.
Thank You !
Best thing you can do is leave it alone...
and let it happen
And wait till the dog stops
Once my dog had a seizure
But the funny thing was
He acted like nothing happened after the seizure
helpful doc
summitism karma yep
My dog had a seizure while having puppies and I feel bad for everybody and all dogs that have seizures it’s horrible especially because I’m really attached to my dog I really love her
* question @ the end* thank you, I appreciate the tips you shared and thank you for demonstrating. after watching I found a couple things I've done wrong and I've learned a few things that I'll use next time. (hopefully I won't ever have to use them). I do have a question. with the ice pack on the back - you said the sternum position......my dog is 117 pounds, strong and stronger during seizures and he never is in any other position than on his side during one. I don't believe I could get him into (and keep him) this position. could I still try to hold an ice pack to his spine?
aww I want the cow plush
no man, thank YOU!
My silver lab got ahold of beer a year or two ago and as he walked into my room he was walking crooked and failed to jump on my bed. He eventually got onto my bed and just fell over and started seizing. I yelled for my step mum and we tried to calm him down and after a few minutes it finally stopped. It was terrifying and gladly he hasn't had one since but now i know the warnings beforehand.
its not just for people, kids grown ups but our service dogs as well!! Those are our kids!! I take just the CBDS no THC it doesn't get rid of the pain but it helps... and I was injured in iraq.. im so thankful for this!!
Thank you I know what to do next time
My dog had it 6 times
I have a Dotson and he has seizures around every month. I searched it and it said it was normal for his breed. I just am trying to figure out how to hold and care for him while he has them
My little chiwawa had several seizures today and i honestly feel her time is coming
She needs to be on anti-convulsant meds to stop it from happenin again.
This just happened to my dog. Scared the shit out me! Thanks!
Good to know
My babygirl had a seizure 40 min ago, she was shacking and couldn’t breath, she was choking as well, then she would be fine for like 5 min and then get it again and again, she is now rushed to the emergency vet with my mum, I have to stay with our baby boy, please pray for her, I’ll don’t know what I’ll do if I don’t have her.
My dog is little so if I cuddle her while one is happening she doesn't bite although I do still keep her face away from mine
my dads female pug just suffered one n she seemed stiffed for a while, is that common? because this has never happen before.
Wished I'd seen this video before my dogs first (and so far only) seizure :'D Bit both my thumbs almost to the bone and one of my fingernails right in half. Now I know to stay away from the mouth, thanks for the tips, I hope I'll never need them!
My mom just informed me that my dog had another episode, second time and my heart is broken. 😭
Thank you god bless
My female dashounds has had seizures since she was a pup and her mother died from a bad seizure
How do we know that the dog has stoped having a seizure (will they calm down? will they fall assleep?) ?
And how do we know the moment before he starts having one?
I was told a cold wet cloth, i use it on their underneath and their face to cool them, i just hold her so shes not thrashing and can hurt herself, they aren’t as severe as they used to be but it’s incredibly scary when it happens, i always sense right before it happens but it never gets easier xx
My 7 year old pitbull/mastiff has seizures and is on medication for them. I had a friend who had seizures in school so I knew the basics- dont hold them down, time it, if they vomit move them over so they cant choke, all that stuff. My boy has fallen off the couch (it's a very low couch) and his head was under the coffee table so I just moved the table over so he couldn't hit his head. Its terrifying to watch but as soon as he comes out of it he acts like nothing happened, just goes to get a drink and lays back down
I have a 1 year old Beagle, terrier mixed and he just came in from going potty and had what I think was a seizure he's never had one before or anything like this and it scared the crap out of me. He just went low to the ground and was scrambling around, it looked like he was dizzy but it only lasted about 20 seconds. Does anyone know if it was a seizure or not??
hi my dog only I have a seizure when he is excited and goes all limp and sometimes urinating self
My alaskan malamute goes blind for a few minutes after the seizure, he is really heavy so i dont think i could lift him when he vomits, what else can i do? He also does bite his tongue because his jaw trembles like crazy, i would be really thankfull for any tips, thank you.
My fog has had his 3rd seizure he has been to his vet as well animal hospital and as y’all know the bill is not cheap. Is there insurance or something out there that helps animals with there hospital or doctor bills🤷🏽♀️ any advise