Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs with seizures causing vomiting and stomach upset signs
By Diop, Solene et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2025·Ecole Nationale Vé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Focal Autonomic Seizures Manifesting With Prevailing Signs of Gastrointestinal Disorder in Dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Three dogs were brought to the vet for repeated episodes of drooling, vomiting, retching, and signs of stomach discomfort. Despite normal neurological exams between these episodes, tests showed abnormal brain activity consistent with seizures. The dogs were diagnosed with focal autonomic seizures, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms. After starting antiepileptic medication, the dogs showed significant improvement in their symptoms.
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Abstract
In human medicine, focal seizures can clinically express as autonomic signs, such as gastrointestinal dysfunction, cardiovascular changes, and variation of pupillary size; but little is known about possible presentations of autonomic seizures in veterinary medicine. Three dogs were presented for recurrent episodes characterized by hypersalivation, vomiting, retching, and signs of abdominal discomfort. Neurological examinations were normal between episodes. Electroencephalographic (EEG) recordings identified ictal or interictal epileptiform discharges in all dogs. Based on clinical signs and EEG findings, a diagnosis of focal autonomic seizures was made. There was a notable positive response of clinical signs to antiepileptic treatment. These cases highlight the diverse clinical presentations of focal autonomic seizures in dogs and emphasize the diagnostic value of EEG in these cases.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40497364/