Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How to manage chronic seizures in dogs with medication
By M. Podell et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine·2016·View original on Semantic Scholar →
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Original publication title: 2015 ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Statement on Seizure Management in Dogs
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
This report discusses how to manage seizures in dogs based on the latest research and expert opinions. It aims to create clear guidelines for identifying and diagnosing seizures, deciding on treatment options, and managing long-term medication for dogs with epilepsy. The focus is on improving how well dogs respond to treatment and enhancing their quality of life. This document serves as a basis for future studies on epilepsy in pets.
Abstract
This report represents a scientific and working clinical consensus statement on seizure management in dogs based on current literature and clinical expertise. The goal was to establish guidelines for a predetermined, concise, and logical sequential approach to chronic seizure management starting with seizure identification and diagnosis (not included in this report), reviewing decision‐making, treatment strategies, focusing on issues related to chronic antiepileptic drug treatment response and monitoring, and guidelines to enhance patient response and quality of life. Ultimately, we hope to provide a foundation for ongoing and future clinical epilepsy research in veterinary medicine.
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