This is truer in some of the most popular purebred breeds such as German Shepherds, Cocker Spaniels, Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, Poodles, and others. In some breeds there is a familial history of seizures suggesting a genetic predisposition.
Seizures can vary in intensity, duration, and frequency of occurrence.
For example, some animals seem to have seizures on a fairly regular monthly cycle. It is a good idea to track seizures on the calendar to establish if such a pattern exists. Even though seizures are not uncommon, it is still very difficult for doctors to identify the source of the disorder. Seizures have been traced to genetic, degenerative, nutritional, and traumatic sources, just to name a few. The good news is that seizures in animals usually respond to the same medications used by humans.