Epilepsy Resources

 Introduction

      The purpose of this resource page is to guide you to credible Web sites that contain a wealth of information about epilepsy. These sites will help you understand this disease and how to live with an affected dog.

EPILEPSY CHALLENGE
Visit http://usasfoundation.org to make a donation.

AussieGENES
(Genetic Epilepsy Network and Education Service)
http://www.ashgi.org/aussiegenes

The University of Missouri Canine Epilepsy Network
http://www.canine-epilepsy.net

Canine Epilepsy Resource Center
http://www.canine-epilepsy.com

Canine Epilepsy Resources
http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/site_map.htm

Toby’s Foundation
http://www.tobysfoundation.org

Disclaimer **
Anyone using this information must seek guidance from their veterinarian.

What Is Epilepsy?

Definitions

Types of seizures

      - Grand Mals

            - Petit Mals (focals and partials complex)

Causes of Seizures

      - Primary (idiopathic/unknown) epilepsy: genetic cause

      - Secondary epilepsy: underlying causes (disease, toxins, vaccinations, trauma)

Triggers

      http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/CanineEpil.htm

            http://www.ashgi.org/aussiegenes/affected.htm

            http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/basics/basics_index.html

            http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/overview.html

            http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/seizures_overview.htm

            http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/chang_vac.htm

Diagnosing epilepsy

When to use your regular veterinarian or a neurologist--or both

Tests, exams, patient profile

      -     Questions, patient history, age of onset

-          Physical and neurological exam

-          Recommended basic tests and costs

-          Affordable and more definitive tests

-          Expensive tests: brain imaging

Presumptive vs. actual diagnosis

      http://www.tobysfoundation.org/Diagnosisofcanineepilepsy.htm

      http://www.ashgi.org/aussiegenes/affected.htm#2

Treatment options: caring for your dog

Traditional/conventional drug therapy approach

            - Meds scheduling/maintenance dosing

            - Meds for emergencies

            http://www.ashgi.org/aussiegenes/affected.htm

            http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/basics/basics_index.html

            http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/seizures_overview.htm

Alternative/non-traditional approaches

            - Homeopathy, acupuncture, acupressure, ocular compression

Nutritional approach, supplements and herbs

            http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/basics/basics_index.html

            http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Alternative.html

            http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/supplements.html

Emergency care

            http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/basics/basics_index.html

            http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/emergencycare.html

Who should I talk to about my dog?

      http://www.ashgi.org/aussiegenes/affected.htm#2

      http://www.tobysfoundation.org/getinvolvedyourbreed.htm

Resources, support, education

      http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/index.html

      http://www.canine-epilepsy.net/index.html

      http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/subscribe.html

      http://www.canine-epilepsy-guardian-angels.com/site_map.htm

      http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/Terminology.html

      http://www.tobysfoundation.org/getinvolvedyourbreed.htm

      http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/sites.html

Research