toy poodle puppy - seizures

Question
I have a 4 month old toy poodle.  He's had two seizures within three weeks.  The breeder insists that he never had a seizure with them and that there is no history of seizures in his family.  She suggested that the rabies shot which he got while with me could be causing the seizures.  The vet said that a reaction to the shot is possible, but not likely.  She also said that epilapsy does not present itself normally till the pup is 3-4 yrs old - do you have any helpful information?  I'm very worried about him.  He's a very smart and friendly fellow.
Thank you,
Pat

Answer
Hello Pat,
I have a Std Poodle that had a seizure when he was about 5 months so though its uncommon, its not unheard of.  
When your dog has a seizure, make sure to record the time it started, length it went, and what your dog did during the seizure.  Some dogs can tell when a seizure is coming on.  Some will come to you and get very close to you, others will run and hide, some will act disoriented and others will just sit and wait for it to happen.  My boy always tends to become very clingy and won't leave my side.  
When the seizure starts, I do my best to sit with "Striker" and talk him through it.  Tell your dog that you are there, pet him, and reassure him that he is alright.  
If you believe in prayer, say a little prayer for him.  It always seems to calm my dog down quicker.  
Try to keep your dog calm and steady.  If he is up on a couch or bed, try to move him to the floor so that he doesn't fall.  

Depending on what food you are feeding, I would try to switch to a very high quality food.  There are not many findings on what can cause seizures (in relation to food) but they have shown that the better quality dog foods can help reduce seizures in some dogs.  
Hereditary plays a part in dogs with seizures as does a dogs environment.  Since the seizures started after the shot was given, sounds like it could be to blame.  

You can try this diet if you would be interested.  It has Vitamins and Minerals that will help a dog, so it might be good for your dog.

1 lb Hamburger or Turkey Burger (70-30 because of higher fat content)
1/2 lb Spinach
1 can Sardines in Olive Oil (use the oil of the sardines and blend it with the Spinach to make a juice
2 eggs scrambled
1 Apple Blended (or you can use 1/2 cup of Applesauce)
1/4 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 cup brown rice, cooked using chicken broth for better flavor
1 grated carrot


This recipe is for a large dog so if you want to 1/2 it, feel free.
Mix these ingredients together and add to your dogs food.  He will most likely love it and think he is getting a treat.  This mixture should last you about a week in a sealed container.  If your dog isn't interested in eating this mixture, try lowering the amount of or removing the greens.  Some dogs don't like the taste.
You can add a Tbs of Cottage Cheese every other day to help if he doesn't like the taste of the veggies.

I hope this helps you some.  If you have other questions, please feel free to ask.  

Thanks for using AllExperts.com,
Kim