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My dog just had her first seizure. What should I do and what's next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Female | spayed | 3 years and 11 months old | 11 lbs

My dog had her first Seizure today. Took her to my vet immediately. What will the future bring?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on May 15th, 2019

This will depend on the diagnosis. Seizures may be controlled with medications that your veterinarian can prescribe or dispense. A consultation with a veterinary neurologist may be recommended. In the meantime, begin a Seizure Log. For every event, record the time, duration, diet, medications, supplements and activity before and after. This may help your vet diagnose the underlying cause

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on June 4th, 2017

    a first seizure at her age is usually not a good sign, it could potentially be due to a brain tumor. unfortunately you cannot do anything to help at home without medications, if it happens again you will need to take her to the vet to get treated.

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

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    Published on May 20th, 2019

    Seizures that are starting at this age are usually very bad news, i would strongly recommend taking her to the nearest emergency center right away, bear in mind this is likely a terminal condition but you can't leave her at home seizing without getting treated.

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