Canine Epilepsy & Seizures

Seizures Are One Of The Most Common Neurological Conditions In Dogs. The Scientific Term For Seizure Is “Ictus.” A Seizure May Also Be Called A Convulsion Attack Or Fit And Is A Temporary Involuntary Disturbance Of Normal Brain Function That Is Usually Accompanied By Uncontrollable Muscle Activity. They Occur When Too Much Electrical Activity Is Going On In The Outer Layers Of A Dog’S Brain Called The Cortex Which Is Responsible For Thought Memory Sensation And Movement. Seizures Are The Result Of Muscle Responses To An Abnormal Nerve-Signal Burst From The Brain. They Are Symptoms Of An Underlying Neurological Dysfunction. Toxic Substances And Metabolic Or Electrolyte Abnormalities And/Or Imbalances Cause An Uncoordinated Firing Of Neurons In The Cerebrum Of The Brain Creating Seizures From Mild Petit Mals To Severe Grand Mals.