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My dog keeps having short seizures. Is this a vet emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | English Springer Spaniel | Male | neutered | 7 years and 9 months old

My Springer Spaniel is 8 years old. In his lifetime he has had approximately 6 seizures spread over the years! Each seizure lasts about 40 seconds and results in him losing control of his legs and shaking! Afterwards he is fine. Would this be classed as an emergency for a vet visit (during lockdown, it's hard to get an appointment)

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on June 5th, 2020

Poor Dex. Any seizure should be checked out by a vet, as they are not normal. I would get him an appointment to get this checked out as soon as you can. If he seizures again before you can seek vet care: - Don't put your hands near his mouth - Keep some rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle to spray on the pads of the feet for cooling - Monitor him at all times during the seizure to ensure that he cannot hurt himself by crashing into furniture, etc - If the seizure continues for more than 5 minutes, seek emergency care immediately I hope this helps!

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