Epilepsy Research
Pet Seizure Video Classification
Help Us Improve Understanding of Seizures in Pets
We’re collecting videos of dogs and cats experiencing seizures to help veterinary neurologists improve diagnosis, classification, and treatment. If your pet has had a seizure and you’re willing to share a video, please email it to vet-seizureclinic@glasgow.ac.uk.
If your video file is too large to email, you can send it securely using www.wetransfer.com or a similar file-sharing service. Your contribution could make a real difference in advancing veterinary care and helping other pets with similar conditions!
Quality of Life in Canine Epilepsy
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a well-recognized aspect of many chronic diseases, and a range of measures have been developed to assess it in children with epilepsy and their caregivers. While the negative effects of epilepsy on dogs and the lifestyle adjustments required of their owners are acknowledged, there is currently no validated tool to measure this impact.
Developing such an instrument requires a thorough understanding of the behaviours and emotions associated with canine epilepsy. To achieve this, we plan to conduct in-depth interviews with owners of dogs affected by epilepsy to identify key themes related to quality of life.
Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Border Collies With Epilepsy
We are investigating whether differences in Vitamin B12 levels or certain proteins in the blood may contribute to seizures in Border Collies. This could help improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for affected dogs and their owners.
We are currently recruiting both Border Collies with idiopathic epilepsy and healthy Border Collies for comparison. Dogs can be enrolled through several centres, including the University of Glasgow and CVS referral hospitals.
Perception and Use of Cannabidiol (CBD) Products in the Treatment of Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy in the UK
The University of Glasgow is exploring how dog owners in the UK use and view Cannabidiol (CBD) products for managing canine idiopathic epilepsy.
The anonymous online survey takes about 20 minutes and asks about your experiences using (or choosing not to use) CBD products for your dog’s seizures. The aim is to better understand owners’ opinions, current practices, and perceptions of how effective these products may be.
Epilepsy Clinical Trial
Canine epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder in dogs. Up to one-third of epileptic dogs do not respond to conventional anti-seizure medications. If your dog suffers from epilepsy, they may be eligible to take part in our clinical trial.