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Dogs
with primary epilepsy are normal animals
with lower seizure
threshold. |
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The
aim of anticonvulsant treatment is not to
cure epilepsy but
to control” it. |
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Side-effects
of anticonvulsant treatments are
occasionally worse than the
seizures themselves. |
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Mild
side-effects are common when first
starting treatment with
anticonvulsant drugs. |
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Therapeutic
effects and side-effects are related to blood
level and not
oral dosage of the anticonvulsant drug. |
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Oral
anticonvulsant drugs may take a long time to be
effective, so seizure control may not be immediate. |
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You
must keep accurate record of witnessed or suspected seizures. |
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You
must be willing to bring your dog in for
periodic veterinary
examination. |
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You
should seek immediate veterinary care for any
seizure lasting
longer than 10
minutes or for clusters
of seizures without recovery between. |
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You
should not alter your pet's treatment without veterinary advice. |
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Skipping
doses or stopping drugs abruptly can precipitate seizures. |
