Dr. Nabeel Akram

Dr. Nabeel Akram is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with more than five years of hands-on experience in animal health, canine nutrition, and preventive care. He is a registered veterinarian with the Pakistan Veterinary Medical Council (PVMC), the statutory body regulating veterinary practice in Pakistan. As the resident veterinarian at Golden Retriever Insight, Dr. Akram writes, medically reviews, and edits every health, nutrition, and grooming guide published on the site. His clinical interests include canine oncology, epilepsy management, and breed-specific nutrition for large breeds, the core topics this site covers. Every article is checked against current veterinary literature and trusted sources such as the Merck Veterinary Manual, AVMA guidance, and peer-reviewed research.
How to Tell If your Dog is having a Seizure

During a true generalized seizure, your dog is unconscious and cannot respond to

What Toxins Can Cause Seizures in Dogs

The toxins that most often cause seizures in dogs are xylitol, chocolate (theobromine),

Dog Twitching in Sleep or Seizure

Call your dog’s name without touching him. A dreaming dog wakes and acts

What Does a Dog Seizure Look Like

A seizure usually means sudden collapse, stiff or paddling legs, a clenched or

Anti Seizure Medication for Dogs

Anti-seizure medication for dogs comes in two forms that owners constantly confuse: a

Dog Epilepsy Medication

The right dog epilepsy medication won’t cure your Golden Retriever’s seizures, but it

Canine Epilepsy in Dogs

Canine epilepsy is a neurological disorder defined by two or more unprovoked seizures,

What Causes Dogs to Have Seizures

What Causes Dogs to Have Seizures? Dogs have seizures when abnormal electrical activity

Seizure Meds for Dogs

Seizure meds for dogs fall into three categories: daily threshold-raising medications, rescue medications

Focal Seizures in Dogs

Focal seizures in dogs are seizures originating in one brain region, producing signs