Dog Seizures – Dog Epilepsy
Some breeds of dog seem to be more prone to having seizures than others. In a female Golden Retriever it is almost said to be normal that they develop seizures at some point in their lives 
When my dog Phoebe had a seizure for the first time (she was about 3) I was just about as terrified as she looked and I could do nothing. In a normal attack, she would jerk and twitch all her limbs uncontrollably and have this terrified look in her eyes. The entire attack would last about 20 minutes. If I do nothing, she will not be able to walk for another 15 – 20 minutes, be very thirsty and have to go urinate right away. She will be quite disoriented and “different” for as much as two hours later.
You can help your dog get through this a lot quicker than that! Each seizure changes the brain chemistry (anatomy?) in a way that will make the NEXT seizure more likely. The shorter the whole affair the better for the dog. And you don’t need any dangerous drugs or such to accomplish this. Phoebe (my dog) and I have developed a method of cutting her attacks down to under 2 minutes with her being absolutely normal and fine right afterwards which is very pleasant for both of us. She has learned that I can stop her seizure very quickly and will seek me out as soon as she feels something coming on. She can walk (and run up and down the stairs) right away afterwards and is not disoriented or different in any way.
How to help your dog through a seizure
note: you know your own dog best, do NOT attempt this with a dog that is not familiar to you, they might snap at you or be even more frightened!!
As you probably already do anyway, make sure your dog can’t hurt herself by banging her head on something hard etc, be in a safe comfortable area for both of you.
Your mind set: CALM!
Stroke your dog with a FIRM continuous stroking motion AWAY from the head, all along the back or side of the body, down their legs, front or back. You are NOT petting your dog, this is a very firm very slow motion. I even use my fingernails along her skin to increase this sensation. Use a pressure that is firm but still comfortable. Try doing it on yourself first to get the right amount of pressure. Just scratch along your own arm from shoulder to hand in one slow sweeping motion, you should feel it intensely without hurting, then you got it right.
The longer the path the better, always away from the head. Don’t touch or pet the head, do not hold and restrict your dog in any way. Just keep stroking along his/her body down towards to the feet, starting at the neck or shoulders. Do NOT stroke backwards toward the head, always away from it!
After 2 minutes or so your dog should have calmed down and the seizure is done 
Try it out and leave me a comment with any questions or how you and your dog did! I have heard from several people that this worked wonders for them, I hope it does work for your dog as well!
