Seizures in Pug Puppies
Pugs are a small breed of dog that has been around since about 400 B.C. Unfortunately, through the years this purebred dog has developed many health issues which can lead to seizures in Pug puppies. If your Pug puppy has a seizure, contact a veterinarian immediately.
-
Causes
-
As a puppy, a Pug can be a curious little dog who gets into things he shouldn’t, such as toxins or certain foods, which can cause seizures. Additional causes can include epilepsy or Pug dog encephalitis.
Symptoms
-
A Pug puppy may display many symptoms during a seizure. Symptoms may include changes in behavior, muscle spasms, vomiting, loss of consciousness, excessive salivation, involuntary loss of control over bowel movements and confusion.
-
Diagnosis
-
Following a puppy’s first seizure, the veterinarian will perform a physical examination and inquire about recent medical history. He may run several tests such as X-rays and blood tests to determine what the the underlying cause of the seizure.
Treatment
-
Treatment will depend on the cause of seizures. If the seizure is due to a food or toxin, then the puppy may not require any lifelong treatment, whereas if the cause is epilepsy, the dog may require medications for the rest of its life.
Prognosis
-
Fortunately, even with certain diseases like epilepsy, a Pug puppy can continue to live a long, happy and relatively healthy life. However, if the seizures occurred because the puppy ingested a large amount of a toxin, such as antifreeze, the prognosis may be more guarded.
-
References
Resources
- Photo Credit Sitting Pug image by LOLA from Fotolia.com
