What Causes Dogs To Have Seizures By Sandra DeMers Jul 22, 2010 Fits, as they are referred to in England, occur when the body is not properly controlled by the brain. However, these episodes are more widely known as "seizures" in America. This article will be an information summary about some of the diseases and influences that are known to cause seizures to happen in dogs. EPILEPSY. The primary cause of dog seizures is epilepsy, but it is important to make the distinction that not all seizures are attributable to epilepsy. The story behind the discovery of the most common form of canine epilepsy is that a group of idiots were walking through the forest and as they came up to a clearing in the woods, they all were able to observe a wolf that was doing the "hokey-pokey." The scientific term "idiopathic epilepsy" was coined following the report of this event to a group of forest rangers. Well, that 's not exactly true, but the scientific reason is a bit more boring and doesn 't make any more sense. The truth is that the experts use the term "idiopathic epilepsy" to describe a situation when a dog is having seizures and they don 't know the actual, true cause. …show more content…
TOXINS. There are many environmental reasons why dogs have seizures since dogs are exposed to so much in their environment that can be toxic. Some of these toxins include poisons that are used for insect or rodent control, flea or slug powders - even the chemicals that are typically used on collars for dogs to get rid of ticks or other pests. Other things that are toxins that can bring about seizures, include paint, insecticides and antifreeze, which are also products that can be fatal. Fortunately, if it is caught early enough by doctors, many animals will be able to recover full after experiencing a seizure that was caused by an environmental toxin or