Treating epilepsy in dogs like the American Water Spaniel can be simple and complex all at the same time. For instance, if your vet has diagnosed your dog with seizures or epilepsy then he can prescribe medication to help prevent the seizures from occurring or to shorten the convulsions or fits in an epileptic episode. However, treating the cause of the seizures can be difficult. Seizures occur as a result of neuron misfiring in the brain. This is from a chemical imbalance or electrical malfunction in the brain. Causes for these malfunctions are not always discovered. In some cases it could be because of an ingested toxin or medication side effect. Dogs that develop seizures as a result of other medical conditions will most likely have those conditions treated first in hopes of lessening seizure activity. Speak with your vet Marietta, GA to learn more.