As we have just discussed, there is reason to suspect that your (dog/cat) has had a seizure. 

There can be many different primary reasons for such a seizure and these may include:

- Neurological disorder such as epilepsy

- Heart disease

- Inflammation or neoplasia of the central nervous system

- Kidney or liver disease

- low blood sugar

It is important to find out which cause is most likely. You should therefore see a veterinarian as soon as possible in order to try to identify the particular cause of this seizure by clinical examination. Blood tests may be required. Your vet will then be able to advise what if any treatment is required.

If a seizure lasts more than 3 or 4 minutes you should contact your vet or emergency service immediately. If the seizure has subsided and your pet is returning to normal it may not be necessary to see a vet immediately but you should see your vet at the next opportunity.

In order to minimise the risk of further seizure episodes in the short term, I recommend that you keep your pet in a quiet and slightly dark room until you have had further guidance from your veterinary surgeon.