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Seizures in Dogs and Cats
Sean Sanders (Author)
9781394245611, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 7 October 2025
560 pages
24.9 x 17.5 x 3.3 cm, 1.111 kg
The complete guide to managing seizures in dogs and cats, integrating practical insights and clinical expertise Seizures in Dogs and Cats, Second Edition, provides a comprehensive, easy-to-navigate resource for diagnosing, treating, and managing seizure patients effectively. This updated edition synthesizes the latest research, guidelines, and clinical practices, offering invaluable tools to deliver optimal veterinary care. With streamlined text, enhanced tables and figures, and practical “Tips and Tricks” throughout, the book is designed for real-world clinical use. This edition expands on essential topics, including updated EEG guidelines, new anti-seizure medications, emergency seizure management, integrative therapies and surgery to treat epilepsy. Features such as chapter outlines, algorithms, and a detailed anti-seizure medication formulary help to ensure quick reference during busy clinical hours. This reliable clinical guide combines evidence-based knowledge with practical insights from private practice. Providing the tools and knowledge to address seizure disorders with confidence and clarity, Seizures in Dogs and Cats: With concise text, reference lists, and real-world examples throughout, Seizures in Dogs and Cats, Second Edition, is an indispensable resource for busy clinicians and veterinary teams managing seizure patients in day-to-day practice, including veterinary specialists, general practitioners, and students taking courses in veterinary neurology and small animal medicine.
Preface vii Acknowledgments xi About the Companion Website xiii 1 Historical Perspectives 1 2 The Biology of Seizures 17 3 Epileptic Seizure Classification and Syndromes 61 4 Client Communication 119 5 Diagnosis 135 6 Medical Management of Seizures 197 7 Antiseizure Medications 255 8 Emergency Management of Seizures 351 9 Alternative, Integrative, and Complementary Therapy 383 10 Advanced Invasive Therapy for Seizures 431 Appendix 1 Glossary of Descriptive Terminology for Veterinary Ictal Semiology 467 Appendix 2 The Neurological Exam and Clinical Exam Forms 475 Appendix 3 Antiseizure Medication Formulary and Common Formulas 501 Index 531
Subject Areas: Veterinary medicine [MZ]
