How To Stop Seizures In Dogs Immediately?

Stay calm and start timing the seizure

Move furniture, stairs, sharp objects, and other hazards away

Do not restrain the dog

Do not put your hands near the dog’s mouth

Keep fingers, face, and other pets away from the dog

Dim lights and reduce noise

Place a blanket or towel nearby to cushion the dog if possible without touching the mouth

If safe, slide the dog away from hard edges or water

After the seizure stops, keep the dog in a quiet, dark place

Offer water only when the dog is fully awake and able to swallow normally

Check the dog’s temperature if possible and cool gently if overheated

Give any prescribed emergency seizure medication exactly as directed by your veterinarian

Call an emergency veterinarian immediately if the seizure lasts more than 5 minutes

Call an emergency veterinarian immediately if seizures happen back-to-back

Call an emergency veterinarian immediately if the dog does not recover normally after the seizure

Seek urgent veterinary care if this is the dog’s first seizure

Seek urgent veterinary care if the dog may have ingested poison, medication, or a toxin

Seek urgent veterinary care if the dog is very young, very old, injured, or has other health problems

Record the seizure details to report to the veterinarian

Do not give human seizure medication unless specifically instructed by a veterinarian