My dog yelped, peed himself, and lay on his side at night. Seizure?

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We woke up to Riley on his side yelping and he peed himself, I don't know if he fell off the bed or what happened. It happened the other morning at 3am and he was fine after and the following day. I what do you think was wrong. Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | unneutered | 10 years and 1 month old | 18 lbs

Ann Dion, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello and welcome to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Urinating in an episode like you are describing is usually caused either by a seizure, which often occurs at night, or by a 'syncopal' or fainting episode from heart disease. There are other causes as well however these would be the two that I would be most concerned about. With it being at night, a seizure is more likely, as fainting from heart disease usually occurs when they get excited and are more active. The reason they pee themselves in these episodes is because they lose consciousness. I would recommend having Riley seen by your vet. They will listen to his heart as well as maybe check some bloodwork and maybe check his urine. Best of luck with Riley.

My dog yelped, peed himself, and lay on his side at night. Seizure?

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