My dog had a seizure. Is his jerking and odd walking neuro damage?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Boston Terrier | Male | neutered | 12 years and 11 months old
My almost 13year old Boston had a seizure tonight. Grand Mal. He had 2 within 2 days 2 weeks ago-no history prior. I believe some sort of food may have triggered it. He got into the garbage while we were out today and sure enough he had one again. Issue is this time he seems to have continued limb jerking. The original seizure was about 2-3 minutes before he came out of it. And now he back end isn’t working right nor front right leg and he is walking almost sideways. Can there be neuro damage?
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Published on March 6th, 2018
Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Seizures can result in lasting neurological damage, especially when the seizures are prolonged or severe. You can also have transient deficits in the post ictal (after -seizure) period that may resolve. You should bring your pet to a veterinarian for evaluation. Certainly seizures can be the result of a toxicity but, they may also be due to metabolic problems or primary neurologic issues. in addition, if he is having continual problems, there maybe treatment needed. I hope he is ok!
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Published on January 7th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Seizures can occur from conditions such as epilepsy, toxicity, inflammatory disease, cancer, among many other conditions. The likelihood of each of these conditions depends on the age of the patient and many other factors that are determined on a physical examination and further history. I recommend that you have Aslan evaluated by a veterinarian for further assessment and treatment as soon as possible as I am afraid that he is already showing abnormal behavior. A consultation with a neurologist may be recommended. Good luck and have a great day!
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