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A dog's seizure lasting longer than how many minutes needs immediate vet care?

5 minutes.

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  1. 5 minutes ✔
  2. 30 seconds
  3. 1 hour

Why: A seizure that goes past 5 minutes, or two or more seizures in 24 hours, means go to a vet immediately. Keep your hands away from the dog's mouth.

Huh, didn't know that: Seizure activity that does not stop is also an emergency.

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Answer: 5 minutes. A seizure that goes past 5 minutes, or two or more seizures in 24 hours, means go to a vet immediately. Keep your hands away from the dog's mouth.

  1. AVMA, First aid tips for pet owners avma.org/resources/pet-owners/emergencycare/13-animal-emergencies-require-immediate-veterinary-consultation-andor-care
    A seizure that lasts longer than 5 minutes
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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