Canine Epilepsy By: Katie Meeves. What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological condition that, from time to time, produces brief disturbances electrical.

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Canine Epilepsy By: Katie Meeves

What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological condition that, from time to time, produces brief disturbances electrical functions of the brain. (Epilepsy Foundation)) These disturbances are seizures. When seizures continue to occur for unknown reasons or because of an underlying problem that can not be corrected, the condition is known as epilepsy. (Epilepsy Foundation)

What causes epilepsy? Head Injuries Lack of Oxygen During Birth Brain Tumors Lead Poisoning Hereditary

Type of Seizures *Tonic Clonic Animal falls, looses consciousness, extends its limbs rigidly. Paddling of limbs, chewing, dilated pupils, salivation, urination, and defecation. (Alyward) * Partial Seizure Only occurs in one part of the body. Muscle jerking, movement of one limb, facial twitches. (Alyward) * Petit Mal Brief duration of unconsciousness, loss of muscle tone, blank stare, possibly upwards rotation in eyes. (Alyward) Very rare in animals. * Cluster Seizures Many seizures in a short amount of time. The animal is only conscious a short times between seizures.

Epilepsy Mainly Found in: Dachshunds Belgian Tervuren Shepherds Keeshonds British Alsatians Beagles Golden Retrievers Bernese Mountain dogs Labrador Retrievers Vizslas

Meora Li a.k.a Ms. Li Lili Lulu Lili Lulu of the Lulu Lilis Anya Aris a.k.a Anya Aris Luna Dia a.k.a Luna Tuna Luna Tuna of the Tuna Lunas

Belgian Tervuren Shepherds Keeshonds British Alsatians Beagles Golden Retrievers Bernese Mountain dogs Vizslas

Treatments Drugs Surgery Special diet Device used to stimulate the vagus nerve. Drug theory is the most common

Other Species with Epilepsy Epilepsy affects people of all ages, all nations, and all ages. (Epilepsy Foundation) Epilepsy can also occur in cats, rabbits, and mice.

Epilepsy in Humans Epilepsy is often thought of as a condition of childhood, but it can develop at any time of life. (Epilepsy Foundation) Only 30% percent of the 125,000 new cases every year begin in childhood. (Epilepsy Foundation) Epilepsy is also high in people over the age of 65. (Epilepsy Foundation)

Alyward. Canine Epilepsy FAQ. 8 Sep Dawidowska and Mood. “Veterinary Breakthroughs.” Prevention. 55 (2003): Epilepsy Foundation. 7 Sep Works Cited