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Brain Tumors. A diagnostic test, such as an MRI or CAT scan, can determine whether or not your dog has an abnormal growth on the brain. Brain tumors, especially those in the cerebrum, can be a common reason for seizures in older dogs, but they are rarely the cause of seizures in younger dogs. The highest incidence is found among the short-nosed breeds such as the Pug, Boxer, Bulldog, and Boston Terrier. Tick-induced Diseases.
Extracranial causes of seizures are the causes that originate elsewhere in the body but are still able to affect the dog's brain and cause seizure activity. 1  The seizure occurs because either the metabolism or the electrophysiology of the brain is changed by the disease.