Can a dog with seizures on medication be left alone for hours?

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Hi we are looking to adopt a rescue dog who has seizures once per week and is on meds- can he be left alone for a couple of hours ? Like while I go shop or work for 1-2 days a week? Thank you

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Without knowing the reason for this dog's seizures and how severe they are when he has them, it's hard to know how safe he will be alone. Seizures are unpredictable, so there is always a chance that he could have a seizure while you weren't home. Obviously being with your dog 24/7 is not feasible, so I would recommend being as consistent as possible with his medications, and having him crated or at least in a very safe place where he cannot hurt himself if he were to have a seizure at home. Ie make sure he cannot fall down a flight of stairs. He may have a seizure while you're gone, but at least he will be in a safe place. A single seizure is not as dangerous as something called status epilepticus, which means a dog is seizuring constantly and does not stop for over 2-3 minutes. While this is rare, this is life-threatening, and always a risk with seizure patients. I hope this is helpful!

Can a dog with seizures on medication be left alone for hours?

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