The Canine Seizure Education Center
Despite being a common neurologic presentation in dogs, seizure cases can be daunting to navigate—from investigating the underlying cause to selecting appropriate treatment. In this seizure education center, discover resources on seizure classification, when seizures should be treated with antiepileptics, how to differentiate syncope from seizures, and more.
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Although seizures can be scary, managing idiopathic epilepsy doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Clinician’s Brief Partner Podcast, host Dr. Beth sits down with Dr. Fred Wininger to get answers on how to approach the seizing pet, tips for pet owner communication, and options in seizure management.
When it comes to achieving seizure control in your epileptic patients, do you know your options? Quiz yourself on the do’s and don’ts when considering antiepileptic drugs.
ANTIEPILEPTIC DRUG RESOURCES
When treating epileptic patients, do you prescribe tried-and-true or novel anticonvulsant drugs? Explore this expert’s perspective on common anticonvulsants.
There are many options available for treatment of seizures. Review medications, doses, and key points for the most common therapeutic options.
Discover when levetiracetam may be effective in controlling certain types of seizures.
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Idiopathic epilepsy is usually manageable but may be frightening to dog owners. Give your team the tools to effectively communicate with clients about what to expect.
Seizures and syncope may look similar but are caused by different pathologies. Learn how to differentiate between these conditions using examination and serum chemistry assessment.
The many presentations and consequences of seizures can make choosing in-clinic diagnostics and anticonvulsant treatments complicated. Pick up valuable management insights while testing your clinical knowledge in this case-based quiz.
Idiopathic epilepsy is a chronic condition requiring regular communication between the pet owner and clinician. Researchers asked pet owners for their impressions of veterinary care of their epileptic dogs, including where it may have fallen short.
Certain antiepileptic drugs can be problematic for fractious dogs because they require frequent monitoring and may even cause aggression. Keep seizure management safe for everyone with insights gained in this case of an aggressive dog with worsening seizures.
Human epileptics frequently report seizure-precipitating factors, so precipitating factors are likely in canine epileptics as well. Delve into this study to learn some of the identified seizure-precipitating factors in dogs and their frequency and influence on seizures.