The main goal of this review was to determine a proper patient assessment, understanding the principles of antiepileptic drug (AED) therapy, designing a strategy for pharmacotherapy, and plans for emergency treatment. Literature review of the classification of paroxysmal states in animals and their etiological factors and characteristics of manifestation were made. Information about the basic principles of diagnosis and staging of primary as well as final diagnoses of cerebral paroxysms in animals was systematized. In this article main principles of seizure management (paroxysmal disorder of cerebral function management) in dogs and cats are addressed. Particular attention is dedicated to canine and feline epilepsy treatment.

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