Seizures in young dogs and cats: pathophysiology and diagnosis.

摘要

Early recognition of the cause of seizures in young dogs and cats is important for appropriate therapeutic intervention. Inappropriate therapy can delay cessation of seizures and increase patient morbidity and mortality. The pathophysiology and diagnosis of seizures in dogs and cats are discussed in this paper. The classification and causes (developmental anomalies; degenerative diseases; metabolic disorders; nutritional disorders; inflammation due to viral, fungal, bacterial, protozoal infections; idiopathic diseases; trauma; and toxicosis) of seizures are presented..