Generalised Absence Seizures in Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Dogs
- Jun 21
- 1 min read
Dr. Rochelle Paterson joins us in this webinar to discuss her study on Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs with generalized absence seizures. Absence seizures are classified as a type of generalized onset non-motor seizure with clinical symptoms, including unresponsiveness and staring spells. Absence seizures in people are generally seen in children aged 5 to 15 years and occur in multiple genetic generalized epilepsies, including childhood absence epilepsy (CAE), juvenile absence epilepsy (JAE), and juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME). Atypical absence seizures have been reported in up to 60% of human patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. A classic EEG finding of a 3-Hz spike and wave discharges is found. Absence epilepsy is an electroclinical diagnosis (clinical presentation and EEG findings). While primarily affecting children, absence seizures can persist into adulthood, significantly impacting daily functioning and quality of life if left untreated. In this session, Dr. Paterson describes the condition in dogs and specifically in the CKCS, in terms of its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment.
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