The role of nutrition in the treatment of canine epilepsy
In this episode, we cover the latest evidence for the use of a nutritional approach in the multimodal treatment of dogs with epilepsy. Evidence has emerged recently to suggest that dietary therapy may...
17 Helmi 22min
What is refractory epilepsy?
Refractory epilepsy in veterinary medicine refers to a condition in which an animal with epilepsy fails to attain satisfactory seizure control or suffers intolerable side effects despite appropriate t...
10 Loka 202519min
Emergency Seizures Part 3 - Status Epilepticus Therapy
In this final episode on emergency seizures, we discuss the step-by-step approach to therapy of status epilepticus in dogs and cats. The drugs we use are familar to use but new recommendations by the ...
4 Maalis 202536min
Emergency Seizures Part 2 - Status Epilepticus Overview
In this second part of our three-part series on emergency seizures, we discuss status epilepticus. This is a life-threatening emergency that we need to treat rapidly and often using a team approach. I...
6 Helmi 202536min
Emergency Seizures Part 1 - Cluster Seizures
In this first of three parts, looking at emergency seizures, we will discuss cluster seizures. These seizure events often require urgent investigation and therapy. We discuss what cluster seizures are...
3 Joulu 202425min
Gabapentin and Pregabalin - the terrible two?
In this episode, we discuss two related anti-convulsants better known for their effect on neuropathic pain and anxiety in cats and dogs. However, there is some benefit of these drugs for seizure contr...
18 Marras 202425min
Topiramate for seizures in dogs and cats - who has heard of it?
Topiramate is not as well-known as an anticonvulsant as some of the other drugs that we have discussed. However, it has a potential role at least as an adjunctive medication and so we talk about what ...
6 Elo 202417min
