My senior dog had a seizure. Is it normal for her age or serious?

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Hello, my dog had a seizure last night, she wouldn't stop shaking and when she did she kept crying and breathing hard. She also couldn't walk. She is fine now. She is about to turn 17 in November. Can this be due to old age or could she be sick? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | 16 years and 7 months old | 13 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would be concerning that Hershey is sick. When I hear of an old dog having a seizure, unfortunately my first thought is that it may be related to cancer, such as a brain tumor. She could also be suffering from diabetes or liver failure causing the seizure. Seizures are not normal in dogs, even when they are old (old age is not a disease). She should see a vet first thing in the morning for physical exam, geriatric blood panel, and urinalysis. If your dog seizures again before you can seek vet care: - Don't put your hands near her mouth - Keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spray on the pads of the feet for cooling - Monitor Hershey at all times during the seizure to ensure that she cannot hurt herself by crashing into furniture, etc - If the seizure continues for more than 5 minutes, seek emergency care immediately

My senior dog had a seizure. Is it normal for her age or serious?

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