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Juvenile Epilepsy
Juvenile Epilepsy in Horses
Introduction
Juvenile epilepsy is primarily a problem in Arab foals and they usually cease having seizures by 12 months of age. This article addresses the clinical signs, appropriate treatment and prognosis.
Clinical Signs
These seizures range from mild to severe with loss of conscienceness and convulsions. If the seizure is not seen, the only signs might be wounds from facial trauma. The foals usually have a postictal period of depression, wandering, loss of the suckling reflex, head pressing and blindness. Blindness may last up to a week.
Treatment
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