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Seizures and Epilepsy In Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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What Does a Seizure Look Like?
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Diagnosis of Seizures
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Treatment
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Can I Ride My Horse with a History of Seizures?
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Seizures are a common problem in horses and there are a number of recognizable forms. It can manifest as an alteration in mental state such as fainting, tonic (rigid muscles) or clonic (spastic muscles) movements, or convulsions. Generally seizures can be divided into primary seizures, also known as idiopathic epilepsy, and secondary seizures which are caused by a identifiable disease processes. Primary seizures can further be divided into juvenile epilepsy, adult onset epilepsy, and narcolepsy. The number of diseases that can cause secondary seizures is very long:
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trauma
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infectious and inflammatory diseases of the brain
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toxins
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toxic substances
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nutritional deficiencies
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liver and renal disease
This article provides an overview of seizures in horses, ways to differentiate the various causes, treatment, and prognosis. Also, links to other resources are provided.
~Word Count: 1915 words (The average magazine page contains about 600 words);
~Last Updated: July 17, 2008;
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 | P/u p/d from seizure? | 1 | 2 | Oct 26, 08 |
 | Siezure in standardbred colt | 1 | 6 | Aug 1, 08 |
 | Mild Seizures | 1 | 9 | Feb 16, 08 |
 | Could this be a seizure? | 1 | 5 | Oct 11, 07 |
 | More Seizures | 1 | 8 | Mar 28, 06 |
 | Seizures and toxins? | 1 | 23 | Apr 12, 06 |
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 | Hormone related siezures - UK | 1 | 4 | Dec 20, 03 |
 | Epilepsy inherited? | 1 | 4 | Aug 18, 03 |
 | Epilepsy/Faints/Collapse vs nutrient deficiency | 1 | 15 | Aug 18, 03 |
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 | Seizures | 1 | 4 | Sep 8, 03 |
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 | Further seizure while on anti-convulsant therapy | 1 | 23 | Aug 7, 00 |
 | 15 Year old grade Appendix having seizures (long) | 1 | 5 | Feb 18, 00 |
 | ANTI-CONVULSANTS | 1 | 13 | Jan 10, 07 |
 | Epilepsy | 1 | 6 | Oct 7, 99 |
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