Neurological Conditions

Question 0

Name the three stages of a seizure.

Answer 0

Prosomal stage, ictus stage, postictal stage.

Question 1

What is cataplexy?

Answer 1

The sudden loss of muscle tone, can be confused with a seizure.

Question 2

What might owners confuse with a seizure?

Answer 2

Syncope, vestibular attacks, narcolepsy, neuromuscular weakness

Question 3

If an owner suspects a seizure, and during history taking informs you it happened on a walk, what is it likely to be?

Answer 3

Syncope, happens during exercise, no muscle contractions, loss of consciousness.

Question 4

If an owner suspects a seizure and during history taking tells you it happened while he was eating, what else could it be?

Answer 4

Narcolepsy.

Question 5

When might phenobarbitone be contraindicated in a dog? What could you use it in conjunction with to reduce the dose required?

Answer 5

If dog has liver disease. Causes raised liver enzymes and monitoring is needed. Potassium bromide can be used on food, not metabolised in liver.

Question 6

What drug is used to treat status epilepticus in cats? What else can it be used for in low doses?

Answer 6

Diazepam, an appetite stimulant.