The Postictal Phase in Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy: Semiology, Management, and Impact on the Quality of Life from the Owners' Perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dogs with idiopathic epilepsy experience not only the preictal and ictal seizure phases but also the postictal phase. To date, research has primarily focused on the preictal and ictal semiology and therapeutic control of ictal events. Research into the postictal phase's pathophysiology, as a therapeutic target and how it impacts the quality of life, is sparse across different species. Interestingly, even if anecdotally, owners report the postictal period being an impactful negative factor on their quality of life as well as their dog's quality of life.

Hypothesis/objectives

We aimed to assess the semiology and the impact of postictal signs on the quality of life of owners and dogs.

Method

This observational study was carried out using surveys of owners of d

SUBMITTER: Kahn C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10778387 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature