While seizures are alarming to witness, understanding what they are and what they mean for your dog is the first and most ...

Pet owners who have witnessed a dog or cat having a seizure know how frightening it can be. Veterinarian Dr. Rebekah Hartfield says understanding what a seizure looks like and knowing how to respond ...

We humans share a lot of similarities with dogs, such as personal preferences, social behaviors, facial expressions, and 80 percent of our DNA. We also have many diseases in common, including epilepsy ...

Seizure alert dogs are working partners trained to notice subtle shifts in scent, movement, or behavior that often happen minutes before a seizure. That warning can give someone time to sit down, take ...

Gabapentin is used in humans, but it also has uses for dogs, including helping to manage anxiety. Like most drugs, gabapentin can cause side effects. An example of a side effect of gabapentin in dogs ...

Working with medically trained service dogs is associated with a 31% reduction in seizures compared with usual care in treatment-resistant epilepsy, a new study showed. Investigators speculate that ...

Lompoc Health neurologist Dr. Philip Ente has received a two-year grant to scientifically prove that dogs can tell when a seizure will occur. Dr. Ente, a clinical professor and a diplomate of the ...