Seizures in Dogs and Cats (eBook)

Sean Sanders, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) is a Neurologist and Neurosurgeon at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Seattle, Washington.

Preface viii

Acknowledgments x

About the Companion Website xi

1 Historical perspectives 1

2 The biology of seizures 13

3 Epileptic seizure classification and syndromes 46

4 Client communication 81

5 Diagnosis 94

6 Medical management of seizures 129

7 Antiseizure medications 166

8 Emergency management of seizures 221

9 Alternative integrative and complementary therapy 240

10 Advanced invasive therapy for seizures 267

Appendix 1 Glossary of descriptive terminology for veterinary ictal semiology 283

Appendix 2 Clinical neurology forms and the neurological examination 287

Appendix 3 Online resources 299

Appendix 4 Antiseizure medication formulary and common formulas 301

Index 315

"From advanced diagnostics requiring anesthesia and applying anti-seizure medications, all the way to advanced invasive therapy options, Seizures in Dogs and Cats is the go-to reference any practicing veterinary clinic must have." (Donovans Literary Services, 1 December 2015)

"This book will be valuable to veterinary students and practitioners who wish to have a comprehensive affordable reference on seizures in dogs and cats, as well as clients with a desire to become more educated on the management of their pet's condition." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2015)