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My puppy had a seizure. What are the emergency steps I should take?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 24 days old | 15 lbs

My dog may have had a seizure.

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on April 5th, 2020

Oh no, poor Archie. In young puppies, this can be caused by hypoglycemia, a portosystemic shunt, head trauma, or getting into something toxic. Seizures are medical emergencies in puppies, and you need to get him into a vet now. 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

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