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Seizures
- Author: Michael Podell
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology
- Item: Chapter 8, pp 117 - 135
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443125.8
- Copyright: © 2013 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: January 2013
Abstract
The approach to and treatment of seizure disorders in small animals is similar in many respects to the treatment of various other ailments in veterinary medicine: an antecedent historical problem arises, a proper diagnosis is made to confirm the condition, and therapy is initiated to treat the underlying disease or signs of the disease. This chapter reviews clinical signs, lesion localization, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, neurodiagnostic investigation, treatment.
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Complex partial seizure (automatism)
3-year-old male Boston Terrier with paroxysmal episodes of stereotypical licking and turning movements. Note that the dog does not actually lick itself during the episode. (See page 119 in the Manual)
Focal motor seizure
2-year-old neutered Maltese bitch with continuous facial muscle movements and normal level of consciousness. (See page 119 in the Manual)
Generalized tonic–clonic seizure
4-year-old male neutered Border Collie with a more classical generalized tonic–clonic epileptic seizure seen in many dogs. (See page 119 in the Manual)
Myoclonic and atonic seizures
2-year-old neutered Australian Sheltie bitch with a myoclonic and atonic seizure disorder. Myoclonic movements are characterized by rhythmic contraction–relaxation of the head and neck muscles. The atonic seizure is characterized by the sudden ‘drop’ attack at the end of the clip. (See page 119 in the Manual)
Status multiple seizure types
5-year-old male neutered German Shepherd Dog with continuous seizure activity characterized by both myoclonic movements of the head and neck, and ‘drop’ attacks. This dog also suffered from generalized tonic–clonic seizures. (See page 118 in the Manual)