My outdoor dog had a seizure. How can I monitor him remotely?

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Hi , my lab 3/half y old , male , today had what I believe a seizure , it was painful to watch. i did consult with my vet and she told me it probably its epilepsy but status to follow after the blood analysis etc. Now the situation is that I keep my dog outside in the backyard , he doesnt live inside the house. My question is how can I check on him , If Im away at work or not being with him at all time , how can I check him if the problem persist again ? thanks. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 9 months old | 63 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Charlie! This is such a difficult situation and can be very worrisome. Good news is that a seizure itself will not cause a dog to die unless he has seizures back to back to back or for a really long time causing them to over heat. Unfortunately, there is no way for you to be with him all the time and no one can expect for you to do this. The best thing you can do is just watch for any abnormal behavior like disorientation, decreased appetite, lethargy, etc when you ARE with him. I would also do a seizure log stating the date of each seizure you see and how long the convulsing part of the seizure lasts. If they are happening frequently or starting to last longer each time, I would talk to your vet. Your vet may want to start him on an anti-seizure medication to prevent them. If he is only having the occasionally, most vets will not start them on anti-seizure medications because these too can have side effects on their liver. The only other thing I can suggest is to put up a video camera but this may not be a realistic thing to do. I hope this helps!

My outdoor dog had a seizure. How can I monitor him remotely?

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