If you have witnessed seizures in dogs, you’ll know how upsetting they can be. Time seems to slow down, and a fit can seem to last an eternity. So, what causes seizures in dogs? And is there any ...

Phenobarbital is a drug that veterinarians use to treat dogs having seizures. The drug is categorized as a barbiturate. Your vet may give it to your dog if they have epilepsy or other causes of ...

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. Did you know that epilepsy is the most common neurological condition seen in dogs? It is estimated that approximately 1% of dogs have this condition. Epilepsy is ...

We humans share a lot of similarities with dogs, such as personal preferences, social behaviors, facial expressions, and 80 percent of our DNA. We also have many diseases in common, including epilepsy ...

My wife and I own a nine-year-old dog that has developed seizures over the last two years. She is a spaniel mutt that we got from a shelter years ago. Our vet put her on a drug called Levetiracetam.

Seizures can affect humans and animals, but if that animal is a beloved family dog, it can be especially alarming. When it ...

Last night, our three-year-old Shepherd X was in the middle of what looked like a seizure at 1:30 am. He thrashed around and was clearly disoriented. He also peed and drooled a lot. It lasted for ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Fox - As you have written before, red dye 40 may cause seizures in dogs. I have found that it does so in my 12-year-old ...