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My dog screams during seizures. Is this normal or a sign of pain?

Updated on September 23, 2025

Is it normal for a dog to like Screaming during a fit. My dog vocal moat of the time. Can food make her fit. She's a rescue dog shihtzu only had her 6 months never fitted before. Vets do blood tests now. But wounder if the noise during a fit is normal.

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Kevin Sanada, DVM

Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 13, 2017

Yes, this is definitely a common thing to happen durring seizures. Seizures are erratic electrical activity in the brain - depending on the source of the seizure this can affect the vocal centers of the brain and cause the dog to make various noises. It may sound terrible, but rest-assured this does not indicate that they are in pain.

I hope that helps and your dog gets better soon.
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  • Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Yes, this is definitely a common thing to happen durring seizures. Seizures are erratic electrical activity in the brain - depending on the source of the seizure this can affect the vocal centers of the brain and cause the dog to make various noises. It may sound terrible, but rest-assured this does not indicate that they are in pain.

    I hope that helps and your dog gets better soon.

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