Did you know that epilepsy affects dogs of all breeds including breeds such as the Poodle? Epilepsy is a common occurrence in cats and dogs.  Your vet Jacksonville Beach, FL can tell you that epilepsy affects dogs of all breeds including poodles. 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 poodle 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 the neurotransmitters are not in a “proper chemical balance” causing uncoordinated activity. Dogs suffering from epilepsy will have periodic occurrences of the uncoordinated neuron firings, which are known as seizures, convulsions, or even fits. An examination is needed to determine causes of the seizures and possible treatment options.