Monday, July 13, 2020

How a seizure-response dog helps Amanda

How does a seizure-response dog help with Amanda's seizures?

Seizures are very unpredictable. They can occur suddenly or with a little warning called an aura. The aura is sometimes a feeling or sensation that something is wrong. In Amanda's case, she goes temporarily blind.

If Kira intervenes and begins licking Amanda's hand soon enough, this is often enough to stop the seizure from progressing into a cluster of seizures or a longer, convulsive seizure with loss of consciousness.

If Amanda is able to give the command, "Brace" before the seizure takes hold, Kira will help Amanda to lower herself to the ground using Kira to steady herself.

Once on the ground, Kira licks Amanda's hand to help her come out of the seizure before it progresses. Kira will stay with Amanda and not allow her to try to stand back up until Amanda is actually able to do so.

A safe way to help!

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