What Does a Grand Mal Seizure Look Like?
The grand mal seizure is the more common type of dog seizure, according to Dr. Michael Levine, DVM, who added, “The grand mal seizure is what most dog owners envision when you discuss dog seizures.” document.getElementById(‘adsense_placeholder_2’).innerHTML = document.getElementById(‘adsense_ad_2_hidden’).innerHTML; A dog who experiences a grand mal seizure will lose control of his/her body during the episode. The following symptoms are associated with a grand mal seizure in a dog: • Muscle tremors • Shivering • Kicking • Salivation • Urination and/or defecation • Unusual eye movement • Body contortion A dog’s grand mal seizure can last for less than 30 seconds to several minutes. In more serious cases of dog seizure — most often caused by poisoning, brain injury, and serious disease or illness — a dog’s seizure activity can last for hours. Continuous seizures in dogs — termed status epilepticus — are usually associated with a life-threatening condition; therefore, status epilepticus i
