Re:Dogs demonstrate the existence of an epileptic seizure od...
by chx on Friday March 29, 2019 @01:08PM
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> Training a dog to react to a seizure that is actually happening right now is quite a lot easier, and still very useful
Aye especially where the dog puts their body between the seizing patient and the floor preventing serious head injuries. You can see the training here https://youtu.be/ZskqSLnMDRQ
Also, postictal sucks. Really, really, really sucks. It's one of those things words can't do it justice. Wikipedia says "it is characterized by drowsiness, confusion, nausea, hypertension, headache or migraine, and other disorienting symptoms... often accompanied by amnesia or other memory defects". Having a trusted friend (like your dog) next to you during is very, very helpful.
Aye especially where the dog puts their body between the seizing patient and the floor preventing serious head injuries. You can see the training here https://youtu.be/ZskqSLnMDRQ
Also, postictal sucks. Really, really, really sucks. It's one of those things words can't do it justice. Wikipedia says "it is characterized by drowsiness, confusion, nausea, hypertension, headache or migraine, and other disorienting symptoms... often accompanied by amnesia or other memory defects". Having a trusted friend (like your dog) next to you during is very, very helpful.