Could my puppy's seizures be caused by strong paint smells or fumes?

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Can strong smelling paint cause a puppy to have seizures. Pet's info: Dog | Beagle | Female | spayed | 25 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

I suppose it's theoretically possible that paint fumes could cause seizures or other neurologic issues, but it would have to be an extremely severe exposure (i.e., trapped in a small space with very strong fumes for a long time). I have never seen a case of this, and in my experience it would be unlikely. If your puppy is having seizures, more likely causes of this would include hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), an infectious disease like canine distemper, a liver shunt, or ingestion of something toxic. Regardless of the underlying cause, seizures in a puppy are a medical emergency, so I would recommend taking Sasha to the vet immediately for an exam and treatment.

Could my puppy's seizures be caused by strong paint smells or fumes?

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