WRVMA CE Event: Seizures & Gait Evaluation in Small Animal Patients

Presented by: Eric Glass, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)

Seizure In Small Animal Patients

A brief overview of seizure terminology, classification and pathogenesis will be reviewed.  Pertinent examination findings in seizure patients will be discussed as it relates to neuroanatomy.  Finally, common useful treatments for seizure patients will be reviewed.  Videos, imaging, etc. will be utilized within the lecture.

Learning Objectives:

1. Seizures can be confused with a multitude of other syndromes.  It is paramount to understand how to distinguish seizures from other episodes.
2. Seizures can be successfully treated with a number of medications.  A systematic approach to treatment usually results in better control and outcomes. 
3. Specific neurological exam findings may be found in seizure patients helping localize the problem.

Gait Evaluation in Small Animal Patients

A systematic approach to gait evaluation in small animal patients will be reviewed.  Videos will be shown as examples throughout the presentation.  The purpose of the lecture is to familiarize the busy small animal clinician with different gaits to help facilitate making a correct anatomic diagnosis, list of differential diagnoses and the most appropriate ancillary procedures.  

Learning Objectives:

1. Recognizing and understanding ataxia and paresis are critical to making a correct anatomic diagnosis.
2. Ataxia can be divided into proprioceptive, vestibular and cerebellar which will help the clinician make the correct anatomic diagnosis
3. Understanding the difference between lower and upper motor neuron paresis will allow the clinician to ultimately make the correct anatomic diagnosis.