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Seizures in pets: Knowing what to do is critical

COLLEGE STATION — One of the scariest things a pet owner can witness is their beloved companion having a seizure, especially if it is the first time. Knowing what to do in this situation can not only help an owner stay calm and collected but can also help protect a seizing animal from injury.

Dr. Joseph Mankin, a clinical associate professor of neurology at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, discusses the causes of seizures in companion animals and what an owner should do during and after a seizure takes place.

“Seizures are the most common neurologic disease we see in small animal medicine, happening more frequently in dogs than cats,” Mankin said.

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