Taking care of our furry friend is not an easy task. Dogs and cats can suffer from health problems or medical setbacks, nothing that we cannot solve with a lot of pampering, affection and advice from our trusted veterinarian. At least, as a general rule.
We have to be prepared for almost everything. And know how to act in each case to help our furry friend. For example, if he suffered a seizure, a sudden and uncontrolled alteration of activity in the brain.
"They can be very alarming and scare us a lot," explains veterinarian Alessia in a TikTok video, who gives some tips on how to help our furry friend in critical situations.
First of all, the specialist advises removing all objects that are around our dog or cat, because they could hit themselves with them at the time they are suffering a "compulsive crisis."
We also have to take care of keeping away other animals or noises that we consider annoying. Furthermore, "you have to turn off the light so that there is no more neurological stimulation."
Alessia assures that it is important to record this episode of attacks on a video with your mobile phone: "This information will be very important for your veterinarian or neurologist."
The specialist remembers that it is not advisable to call our furry friend or move him from where he is. It is also not advisable to take your tongue out of his mouth, because he will try to bite us.
According to the veterinarian, the most appropriate position to calm our animal friend is the following: on the side, supporting the head and stretching the limbs, staying next to the animal until the episode ends. In any case, when it happens, it is advisable to go to the vet.
