epileptic seizures

As in humans, horses suffer from epilepsy. And while equine epilepsy may not be the most common equine disease, horse owners should be aware of it. It causes seizures of varying severity and without proper care, a horse with epilepsy risks harming itself, other people or animals around it.

symptoms

The most common sign of epilepsy is seizures. The horse usually becomes unconscious, collapses, shivering and shivering. His ears or tail may tremble, while his eyes flash, giving a distant or vacant appearance. It is very frustrating to witness. However, after the episode is over, the horse will generally return to its normal state.

the reasons 

Although the direct cause of epilepsy in horses is unknown, brain conditions such as tumors, infection, or damage from parasitic worms have been linked to epileptic seizures.

diagnose 

It can be strange and scary to see a horse having an epileptic fit. If you are not sure that your horse has a seizure, see a vet. They can identify the underlying causes, if any, and make a treatment plan according to the diagnosis. Important to note: Veterinarians will generally rule out conditions that may mimic seizures such as colic, narcolepsy, and vestibular disease.

treatment or treatment 

Depending on the underlying cause of the seizures, there are specific treatments designed to help control seizures, but nothing can prevent or stop epilepsy in horses in the long term. However, there are two types of medications that vets use to control convulsions that occur during seizures: diazepam and phenobarbitone.

Living and Management 

Life returns to normal after the seizure. It may not seem like it should, but most horses and ponies that have seizures get up and behave normally afterwards. In terms of life and management, there is no way to prevent seizures but there is a way to facilitate them: keeping dangerous objects away from horses prone to seizures. This ensures that the horse is safe from harming itself (or others) when it collapses and begins to cramp.