An
"epileptic episode" refers to a moment when a person with epilepsy experiences sudden and temporary changes in their brain activity. This can cause them to have seizures, which may involve uncontrollable movements, unusual sensations, or a loss of consciousness.
Full definition
Senior dogs with Cushings Syndrome often suffer
from epileptic episodes and this makes Cushings Syndrome a secondary type epilepsy (more on Cushings later on this page).
Because lack of sleep can provoke seizures, these patients stay awake all night to speed the onset of
an epileptic episode and shorten their hospital stay.
In addition, other mechanisms are likely contributing to TrkB activation in both memory and
epileptic episodes, and McNamara's group is exploring other potential mechanisms.
It is important to follow your vet's instructions for giving medication precisely or you could trigger
an epileptic episode in your dog.
Or he may have residual effects of
the epileptic episode.
Retrievers are large enough that they can provide the additional aspect of protecting their people from injury during
an epileptic episode.
What symptoms accompany
the epileptic episodes?