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My dog's seizures are longer and more frequent. Is this serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | spayed | 8 years old | 20 lbs

We have a boxer/bull dog mix Approx. 7 Y/O that has had somewhat minor seizures lasting 2 or 3 maybe 5 minutes in duration maybe once a month. Only recently they have lasted longer then normal and a little more frequent. 1-3 Lbs. over weight but healthy and acvtive.

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 23rd, 2017

Hurley needs to be on Anti seizure medications URGENTLY, seizures that last more than 2 minutes are very dangerous and can cause irreversible damage to the brain. you need to take her to your vet ASAP.

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