| 英文描述 | Epilepsy, characterized by repeated episodes of seizures due to unknown causes, occurs sporadically in almost all breeds of dogs and is also seen in cats. Usually start at 1-3 years of age, but can start at other ages. There is often a short 'aura', followed by seizures lasting 1/2 to 2 minutes. In some cases there are partial seizures, with spasticity and trembling. The seizure can be followed by postictal depression or blindness. Dx by ruling out other causes. Myopathy can occur with status epilepticus. It is suspected that some cases of epilepsy in dogs are inherited. In cattle, epilepsy was reported to be inherited in Swedish Red Cattle, although there are reports of epilepsy in other breeds such as Brown Swiss, Romagnola, Hereford, Angus, and Brahman. Attacks usually start when calves are several months old and might disappear entirely between 1 and 2 years of age. There is a report of epilepsy in a goat. In horses a form of idiopathic epilepsy has been observed that seems to be related to the estrus period in mares, with seizures limited to times of estrus. Arabian foals can develop seizures at 2-18 months of age that cease by 2 years of age; this might be familial. Sporadic idiopathic epilepsy can also occur in other breeds. |
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