Clinician's Brief: The Podcast

Seizure Management in a Fractious Dog with Dr. Beasley

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, MBA, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Seizure Management in a Fractious Dog.” Dr. Beasley discusses the complexities of seizure management in dogs, particularly those exhibiting fearful or aggressive behavior. She reviews the case of Bully, a young Labrador with idiopathic epilepsy, exploring his diagnosis, treatment options, and the rationale behind choosing specific anticonvulsants. Dr. Beasley covers the importance of monitoring medication effects, potential side effects, and the role of diet and ancillary therapies in managing seizures. Resource: https://www.cliniciansbrief.com/article/seizure-dog-drug-epilepsy-treatment Contact: podcast@instinct.vet Where To Find Us: Website: CliniciansBrief.com/Podcasts YouTube: Youtube.com/@clinicians_brief Facebook: Facebook.com/CliniciansBrief LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/showcase/CliniciansBrief/ Instagram: @Clinicians.Brief X: @CliniciansBrief The Team: Alyssa Watson, DVM - Host Alexis Ussery - Producer & Multimedia Specialist

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In this episode, host Alyssa Watson, DVM, talks with Michaela Beasley, DVM, MS, MBA, CCRP, DACVIM (Neurology), about her recent Clinician’s Brief article, “Seizure Management in a Fractious Dog.” Dr. Beasley discusses the complexities of seizure management in dogs, particularly those exhibiting fearful or aggressive behavior. She reviews the case of Bully, a young Labrador with idiopathic epilepsy, exploring his diagnosis, treatment options, and the rationale behind choosing specific anticonvulsants. Dr. Beasley covers the importance of monitoring medication effects, potential side effects, and the role of diet and ancillary therapies in managing seizures.

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