Seizures in Dogs and Cats - by Sean Sanders (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Seizures in Dogs and Cats offers a practical, complete resource for the veterinary management of seizures in dog and cat patients. The book is carefully designed for ease of use in the clinical setting, presenting clinically oriented information on the etiology, diagnosis, and management of seizures. Each chapter begins with key points, then presents greater detail, making the book equally useful for fast access during the exam and for further reference.

The book begins with chapters on the history, biology, and classification of seizures, then covers diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, emergencies, and complementary medicine. Unique chapters cover client communications and potential future directions of the field. Seizures in Dogs and Cats puts all the information needed to manage seizures in the veterinary clinic at your fingertips.

From the Back Cover

Seizures in Dogs and Cats offers a practical, complete resource for the veterinary management of seizures in dog and cat patients. The book is carefully designed for ease of use in the clinical setting, presenting clinically oriented information on the etiology, diagnosis, and management of seizures. Each chapter begins with key points, then presents greater detail, making the book equally useful for fast access during the exam and for further reference.

The book begins with chapters on the history, biology, and classification of seizures, then covers diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment, emergencies, and complementary medicine. Unique chapters cover client communications and potential future directions of the field. Seizures in Dogs and Cats puts all the information needed to manage seizures in the veterinary clinic at your fingertips.

Key features

• Offers a comprehensive, clinically oriented reference for treating canine and feline seizure patients
• Acts as a foundational manual, bringing the body of knowledge together into a single resource
• Designed for easy reference, with key points highlighted and further information available
• Covers etiology, diagnosis, and management from a clinical standpoint
• Presents concrete advice for any seizure situation faced in veterinary practice
• Includes access to a companion website providing video clips, a glossary, a neurology exam form, and a seizure log at www.wiley.com/go/sanders/seizures

Review Quotes

"From advanced diagnostics requiring anesthesia and applying anti-seizure medications, all the way to advanced invasive therapy options, Seizures in Dogs and Cats is the go-to reference any practicing veterinary clinic must have." (Donovans Literary Services, 1 December 2015)

"This book will be valuable to veterinary students and practitioners who wish to have a comprehensive affordable reference on seizures in dogs and cats, as well as clients with a desire to become more educated on the management of their pet's condition." (Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 September 2015)

About the Author

Sean Sanders, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (Neurology) is a Neurologist and Neurosurgeon at Seattle Veterinary Specialists in Seattle, Washington.