My puppy has seizures. How often? Can a diaper help with accidents?

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Hi! I am adopting a puppy that MIGHT have epilepsy He is only 5 weeks old so it is hard to tell I am Adopting him around Thanksgiving when he will be 9 weeks old How often do They have seizures? Also I Have done a lot of research about epilepsy in dogs And I know that they may pee or poop during a seizure can I put a Diaper on him [A one for dogs not babies] Like Not while he is having a Seizure but like almost all the time Just in case? Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 7 days old | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I'd be very concerned that these seizures are caused by a severe medical problem like a liver shunt. Epilepsy is usually in older dogs, and seizures are rare in puppies. I would have this puppy checked out by a vet before adopting it.

My puppy has seizures. How often? Can a diaper help with accidents?

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