March 21, 2022
Our dog who has epilepsy has been very aggressive since his first seizure. Is his aggression from the seizure? What should we do?
Full Question:
Hi. Me and my mom and dad have a 3 year old miniature poodle. He has epilepsy and is on potassium Bromide. He has been VERY aggressive since his first and only seizure. When I take him outside, he literally attacks me! Last week my dad was bringing him back from a walk and he lunged at my dad and bit him and to get him off, my dad had to kick him! Is this apart of the epilepsy or just aggression?! What should we do?! People are scared to pet him when this happens! 
Cindy's Answer:
I think I'd get him checked over by a neurologist, in case he has some type of brain tumor or medical issue that would cause this severe aggression.
If he checks out okay, then I'd make these recommendations: Start with our groundwork program and the video that picks up where the article leaves off: Establishing Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
I believe that this DVD could also really help you: Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs.
This will give you a good start, but I definitely recommend getting him into a vet that specialized in epilepsy and neurological issues first.
Cindy
If he checks out okay, then I'd make these recommendations: Start with our groundwork program and the video that picks up where the article leaves off: Establishing Pack Structure for the Family Pet.
I believe that this DVD could also really help you: Dealing with Dominant and Aggressive Dogs.
This will give you a good start, but I definitely recommend getting him into a vet that specialized in epilepsy and neurological issues first.
Cindy
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