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Pomeranian seizures and falling

There are many reasons why a Pomeranian might experience seizures and fall to the ground, such as common diseases like distemper or neurological disorders. Additionally, brain inflammation, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, and other brain injuries can cause seizures. It's also possible that the dog is poisoned. However, if this phenomenon occurs during sleep, it is considered normal.

Reason 1 for Pomeranian Seizures

If the dog is young and has a poor diet, it may have low blood sugar. In this case, give the dog some glucose to improve its condition and keep it warm. Look for symptoms such as runny nose and sticky eyes, which could indicate distemper. If distemper is suspected, the chance of recovery is low when neurological symptoms appear. If the dog is nursing, consider whether it has low calcium levels, which require intravenous supplementation of calcium gluconate. Rabies can also cause seizures, along with frothing at the mouth. In this case, isolation is necessary.

Reason 2 for Pomeranian Seizures

There are several possible reasons for a dog to seizure and be unable to stand:

  1. Neural symptoms caused by the late stages of distemper, characterized by muscle tremors, which are generally irreversible.
  2. Seizures caused by abnormal nerve discharge during epileptic attacks.
  3. Complications caused by brain vessel rupture or tumors.
  4. Seizures caused by brain parasites that affect nerves.
  5. Rabies, which can cause dogs to seizure, drool, and be afraid of light.
  6. Heatstroke, common in summer among dogs that exercise outdoors, or caused by long-term confinement.

What to Do if a Pomeranian has a Seizure

Many factors can cause seizures in dogs, including epilepsy, distemper, dog heartworm disease, congenital brain damage, acquired brain injury, calcium deficiency, malnutrition, and shock. Never touch the dog randomly when it's seizuring. Secure any sharp objects in the house to prevent injury. Once the seizure stops, remove any items on the dog (clothing, collars, etc.) and take it to the hospital for examination. Once the cause is identified, give the dog appropriate medication.