Canine and Feline Epilepsy

Epilepsy is one of the most familiar chronic neurological diseases and is a common yet challenging presentation in veterinary surgeries. This book covers seizure pathogenesis, classifications, diagnostic investigations, emergency treatments and longer term treatments, with a large section on pharmacological intervention. Filling a considerable gap in the veterinary literature, it includes tables and charts for quick reference during emergencies. Seizures can be very distressing to animals and owners, yet not all seizures are the result of epilepsy, a neurological condition. This book discusses how to distinguish between epileptic and non-neurological seizures, and provides case studies to illustrate different occurrences of epilepsy.

Table of contents :

Preface 1. Pathophysiology of seizures  2. Pathophysiology of refractory seizures  3. Classification of seizures and epilepsies  4. Reactive seizures  5. Symptomatic (structural) epilepsy  6. Idiopathic epilepsy and genetics of canine epilepsy  7. Epidemiology of seizure disorders in dogs  8. Epidemiology of seizure disorders in cats  9. Mimics of seizure activity: disorders confused with epilepsy  10. Clinical and diagnostic investigation of the seizure patient  11. Electroencephalography  12. Principles of antiepileptic treatment

13. Phenobarbitone  14. Bromide  15. Zonisamide  16. Levetiracetam  17. Gabapentin & Pregabalin  18. Felbamate  19. Topiramate  20. Lacosamide, Brevitiracetam & Rufinamide  21. Benzodiazepines  22. Imepitoin  23. Pathophysiology and Management of cluster seizures  24. Pathophysiology and Management of status epilepticus  25. Novel and adjunctive treatments