Family dogs may predict epilepsy seizures up to an hour in advance - research

Family dogs may be able to predict epilepsy seizures in their owners up to an hour before they happen, according to the early indications of a new study.

The research, by Queen’s University-based Neil Powell, found that dogs react to all seizure types, but particularly 'absence' or 'petit mal' seizures, which cause the patient to blank out or stare into space for a few seconds.