Canine Epilepsy Website

This website provides the veterinarian in general practice with a complete resource for the management of canine epilepsy. Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases in dogs. Estimations of incidence of the disease vary across studies (0.5 – 5%) and significant breed variations in prevalence make accurate analysis difficult. Seizures are distressing and inconvenient for the owners of epileptic pets. Additionally, early treatment of epilepsy is important since each time a seizure occurs it increases the likelihood of further seizures and cumulative brain damage. Most epileptic pets are treated with medication but up to one-third fail to improve with standard therapy. Optimising the management of the disease on an individual basis will ensure the best control of signs for every patient.

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This site can help with the diagnosis and management of epilepsy, and also with the differentiation between epilepsy and other forms of seizure. This peer-reviewed information has been provided by leading neurologists in the UK.

Owner compliance is vital in the effective management of epilepsy and it is important that the family of an epileptic pet are informed and committed to treatment. This website also contains separate information areas for the owners of epileptic dogs, including printable factsheets and links to recommended sites where further information can be found.