Comforting a Dog During a Seizure

This Mayo Clinic video shows a handler trying to comfort a seizing dog.

By | Posted: May 1, 2012 10 a.m. EDT

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Epilepsy is a common canine neurologic diseases. According to the Canine Epilepsy Network, studies estimate up to 4 percent of all dogs are affected, and in some breeds, the incidence may be higher.

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catrina springfield, GA

11/20/2012 4:09:52 PM

i have eplipsy an it not good i almost cryed when i saw that, i have a pug an she comforts me when i have one

Ray Riverside, CA

5/22/2012 9:16:45 AM

I don't understand why anyone would make a rude comment. I have a dog that gets an occasional seizure. I hold her and pet her during the attacks. The real problem is when you haven't seen her for awhile because she may be in another room or outside when the seizure occurs.