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Idiopathic epilepsy is a specific term referring to a seizure disorder that has no identifiable cause. It is also referred to as genetic or congenital epilepsy. The terms epilepsy, seizure, fit or convulsion all mean the same thing, the physical manifestation of a sudden, excessive electrical discharge of neurons in the brain that results in a series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles, abnormal sensations, abnormal behaviors, or some combination of these events.In your pet, the physical manifestation can vary between a far-away look or twitching in one part of the face to your pet falling on his side, barking, gnashing his teeth, urinating, defecating and paddling his limbs.Seizures usually appear suddenly and end spontaneously, and can last from seconds to minutes. Idiopathic epilepsy can occur in all pedigree breeds as well as mixed-breed dogs.
Bromides are used to treat seizure disorders in dogs as either single drug or combination therapy with other anticonvulsant drugs. Bromides depress the excitability of nerves within the brain and results...
Phenobarbital is most commonly used to treat seizure disorders including epilepsy in dogs and cats. It has also been used as a sedative.
A seizure (convulsion) is a series of involuntary contractions of the voluntary muscles, abnormal sensations, abnormal behaviors or some combination of these events. Seizures are symptoms – they are not...
Administering the proper dose of phenobarbital is key in treating seizure disorders in dogs; the blood level must be monitored carefully to determine the amount of medication that is in the blood.
Potassium bromide is a drug used to control seizures. Administering the proper dose to reduce the incidence of seizures without overdosing is key. To determine the proper dose, potassium bromide blood...
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