Canine epilepsy can occur when a dog is overcome with sudden or periodic seizures. Some experts believe that canine seizures including those in your dog could be partly related to the miscommunication of neurons in the brain. Your vet may need to run a thorough examination of your dog to diagnose his condition. You will need to provide your vet with a detailed health history. A physical and neurological exam may be required. Laboratory tests and X-rays are often part of the examination process. The cause for these miscommunications that trigger seizures is often unknown. If a trigger or underlying cause for the seizure cannot be determined then it will be diagnosed as idiopathic or a genetic disorder. If a cause is determined, additional treatment will be recommended to treat the cause in hopes of treating the seizures at the same time. Click for more details from your animal hospital Murrieta, CA.