2015 ACVIM Small Animal Consensus Statement on Seizure Management in Dogs |
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| Authors: | M. Podell H.A. Volk M. Berendt W. Löscher K. Muñana E.E. Patterson S.R. Platt |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Medvet Chicago, Medical and Cancer Centers for Pets, Chicago, IL;2. Department of Neurosurgery, Pritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL;3. Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Group, The Royal Veterinary College, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK;4. Department of Veterinary and Clinical Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark;5. Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Hannover, Germany;6. Center for Systems Neuroscience, Hannover, Germany;7. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC;8. Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, St. Paul, MN;9. Department of Small Animal Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA |
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| Abstract: | This report represents a scientific and working clinical consensus statement on seizure management in dogs based on current literature and clinical expertise. The goal was to establish guidelines for a predetermined, concise, and logical sequential approach to chronic seizure management starting with seizure identification and diagnosis (not included in this report), reviewing decision‐making, treatment strategies, focusing on issues related to chronic antiepileptic drug treatment response and monitoring, and guidelines to enhance patient response and quality of life. Ultimately, we hope to provide a foundation for ongoing and future clinical epilepsy research in veterinary medicine. |
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| Keywords: | Cerebrospinal fluid Dogs Epilepsy Magnetic resonance imaging Neurologic disorder |
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