What Causes Seizures in Older Dogs?
The most common cause of seizures in older dogs is a chronic disease. Epilepsy is among the most common of these diseases. Epilepsy is a disease that causes recurring and frequent seizures in dogs, and is caused by a chemical imbalance of neurotransmitters in the body. A dog who suffers from epilepsy will have recurring periods of uncoordinated firing of neurons in the brain, causing frequent seizures. Toxicity is another potential cause of seizures in older dogs. Dogs who have ingested a poison may begin to have convulsions and spasms soon after. Canine seizures can be caused by: • Head trauma • diseases of the organs • heart disease • congenital defects • diabetes mellitus • hypoglycemia • anemia • low oxygen levels • kidney disease • liver conditions • canine distemper • tumors in the brain • hyperthermia • fever • brain damage • medications • vitamin deficiency • low calcium levels. How to Prevent Seizures in Older Dogs Although there is no universal way to prevent your dog from ha
