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Seizures and Epilepsy In Horses
  by Robert N. Oglesby DVM

Introduction

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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:
  • trauma
  • infectious and inflammatory diseases of the brain
  • toxins
  • toxic substances
  • nutritional deficiencies
  • 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.
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      ~Last Updated: July 17, 2008;

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