My pet is stiff, shaking, and staring. What kind of seizure is this?

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What kind of seizure is it when the animal is stiff, and shaking, and the animal is staring off into space? Pet's info: Dog | Basset Hound | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old | 64 lbs

Ricardo Fernandez, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! That is known as a grand mal seizure. Seizures can occur due to many reasons that go from a toxicity, metabolic diseases, inflammatory diseases and even tumors. I highly recommend that you have Ruger evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible for further assessment and treatment. Diagnostics that will be recommended will include bloodwork and advanced imaging such as an MRI. They would also be able to start him on anti-seizure medications to try to avoid the onset of more seizures. Good luck and have a good day! Hoping for a speedy recovery!

My pet is stiff, shaking, and staring. What kind of seizure is this?

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