Epilepsy: Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs) can have seizures just like people, and the causes can be varied. There are several stages of a seizure, which in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels (dogs) are generally expressed (to varying degrees) in these ways: changes in mood or behavior, sometimes for several days before a seizure; the "aura," which signals the start of the seizure, can include nervousness, whining, trembling, salivation, excessive affection, wandering, restelessness, hiding, and general apprehension; the seizure itself, lasting a few seconds to a few minutes, in which the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog) may fall to the ground, lose consciousness, gnash teeth, thrash his limbs, bark, paddle his feet, and lose control of his bladder and bowels; and the "anelean" stage, after the seizure, in which the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog) may pace, become temporarily blind or deaf, and eat or drink excessively. If you suspect your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (dog) may have had or be having a seizure, consult your vet.
