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My dog has recurring seizures and foams at mouth. Is it rabies?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

my dog foams in mouth and seizure for about 10 to 15 minutes in each about 15 days. this occured 3 times in last 2 months. otherwise dog is normal. is it a sign of rabies?

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Answered By Emily Fukuzato, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 24th, 2017

HI, I am sorry to hear about your dog. While this MAY be rabies, it most likely is a different type of disease. I can be a primary problem with the brain, another type of infectious disease, or related to internal organ dysfunction. I would highly recommend having your dog evaluated by your veterinarian to try and determine the cause of the seizures and get him on medication(s) to help prevent/stop the seizures from occurring.

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    Answered By Juliana, DVM

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    These seizures are unlikely due to rabies given the time frame and the fact that the dog is normal between episodes. Once a dog is seizuring from rabies, they do not return totally to normal between episodes and the disease progresses rapidly over the course of 2 months. Other causes of seizures include epilepsy, brain tumors, and infections in the nervous system. A veterinarian can help differentiate these causes and prescribe medication to help control the seizures. It is still important to have all dogs vaccinated for rabies.

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