Idiopathic epilepsy in dogs
A tendency to recurring seizures with no identifiable underlying cause, believed to be inherited in many breeds. Seizures can range from mild episodes to full collapse with convulsions, and often need lifelong medication.
1 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Idiopathic epilepsy, including German Spitz Mittel. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 14.0 to 14.0 years.
Idiopathic epilepsy in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- neurological condition
- Breeds affected
- 1 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Major-welfare or life-threatening
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Idiopathic epilepsy is weighted as a major-welfare or life-threatening condition, so breeds it commonly affects carry a larger hereditary-burden deduction. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Idiopathic epilepsy (1), ranked by health score
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.