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My dog had a seizure. Is aggression normal and what should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 5 years and 7 months old | 45 lbs

My dog had a short two minute seizure out In The yard after I let her outside. When I saw the dog seizing I Moved her inside when I moved her she bumped her head, and responded with growling and barking but no biting. she began panicking and began running uncoordinatedly while barking away from me and family as we jogged and called for her to prevent the dog from being at large. What to do if it happen again. Is aggression normal.

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2018

Yes, anxiety and aggression are very common in and around seizures. Ideally you would not move her, unless she is a position to fall and hurt herself. Placing soft bedding around her and turning lights and volume of tv etc down can also help. Frequent or prolonged seizures should be assessed for preventive treatment by your vet

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