Dog shaking, warm, then wobbly. Are these signs of a seizure?

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The other morning I found him awake, lying down & shaking. He also felt very warm. That went away. About an hour & a half ago he fell down the stairs & was walking as if he were intoxicated. Could these two incidents be related? Could it be he just woke up so he was groggy? Pet's info: Dog | Labradoodle | Male | neutered | 12 years and 9 months old | 105 lbs

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

I wonder if these two events are potentially the post ictal phase of seizures. A grand mal seizure is characterized by loss of consciousness and convulsions, but the active phase can be quite short. There is then a recovery period called the post ictal phase where the dog is disoriented, can act aggressive or clingy, can pant heavily, or have trouble walking. I would recommend seeing a veterinarian especially if Tullamore is still walking abnormally. Low blood sugar, anemia or liver disease can cause similar signs but usually they would be persistent.

Dog shaking, warm, then wobbly. Are these signs of a seizure?

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