Evaluation of a collar-mounted accelerometer for detecting seizure activity in dogs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The majority of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy continue to have seizures despite appropriate treatment.

Objectives

To assess the use of a commercially available, collar-mounted accelerometer to detect generalized seizures in dogs.

Animals

Twenty two client-owned dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.

Methods

Six-month prospective clinical study during which dogs wore a collar-mounted accelerometer. Seizure documentation was based on owner observations and video recordings. The accelerometer used a predefined algorithm to detect seizures in the first study phase, and an individualized algorithm in the second study phase. Caregivers completed a quality of life (QoL) questionnaire at the initial and final study visit.

Results

Using the predefined algorith

SUBMITTER: Munana KR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7255659 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature