Tests Chances are your vet will want to have you tell them what happened. This is where is it very useful if you had written down all that you experienced. In the moment of stress, trying to explain what you saw could be a bit confusing. Writing down your experience can save a bit of time. If your vet has any questions, they will ask you for more information. Usually the first thing your vet will want to do is a physical examine. This would include a visual and hands on examination of your pet. Things most likely looked at would be eyes, ears, listening to the heart, feeling the abdomen, etc. Some of the tests drawn will likely be a CBC, chem panel, perhaps a urine and/or bile acid test. These tests will rule out problems that can cause seizures. For instance, liver problems can sometimes cause seizures. So can thyroid problems. It's important to try to find the underlying cause of seizures whenever possible and treat those. At this point, ruling out the above situations, the last step would be to see a neurologist. Normally, depending on the age of the dog, this does not take place. That is, unless the seizures cannot be controlled and there is reason to suspect other causes. A neurologist can be seen to rule out possible problems, such as a brain tumor (cancer). Back | Home | Email