Did my dog have a seizure?

Asked by Tequila (337

) April 22nd, 2013

I’ve noticed my dog lately has been snoring while sleeping and making some strange noises. Today she was sleeping beside me and started making snorting noises, so I picked her up and her head flopped backwards and her eyes rolled back in her head. It was scary and seemed like a seizure. She is over 12 years old and she’s a toy poodle. She seems fine now. I know she is towards the end of her life. :(

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It sounds to me as if she was deeply, soudly asleep. If you are unsure, give your veterinarian a call.

If you have a sturdy constitution, you can search “seizure activity in dogs” for some videos, but be aware that they tend to be distressing to watch.

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Usually a seizure would be accompanied by spasms in the dogs body. Yes the eyes do roll back but this can also happen when the dog is in a deep sleep. In addition to this, some dogs actually move and snort in their sleep when they are dreaming. I know my dog sometimes will give a kick or two when he’s sound asleep and then he’s back to normal. If you are concerned still, I’d give a quick call to your vet and get a professional opinion from someone who knows the dog and her current conditions.

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