Did you know that epilepsy is a brain disorder that can affect dogs in similar ways it affects people? Epilepsy can affect numerous dog breeds including the Airedale Terrier. In general, epilepsy can cause animals to have sudden, uncontrollable seizures. These seizures are most often recurring and may or may not cause the animal to pass out. If your Airedale Terrier is suffering from seizures, contact your vet immediately. Some experts believe seizures are an “uncoordinated firing of neurons” within the cerebrum portion of the brain. The reasons for this are unknown; however, it is thought that, like humans, the neurotransmitters are not in a “proper chemical balance” so the activity is not coordinated as it should be. Dogs suffering from epilepsy will have periodic occurrences of the uncoordinated neuron firings, which are known as seizures, convulsions, or even fits. Contact your vet Whitestone, NY for additional information.