New Treatment Reduces Seizures in Dogs with Epilepsy
Summary
Researchers studied the effects of a new treatment called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on dogs with drug-resistant epilepsy. The study involved 20 dogs that were randomly divided into two groups: one group received the actual rTMS treatment, while the other group received a sham (fake) treatment. The goal was to see if rTMS could help reduce the number of seizures these dogs experienced.
The key findings showed that dogs receiving the real rTMS had fewer seizures compared to those getting the sham treatment. Specifically, the dogs in the active group had a lower monthly seizure frequency and fewer cluster seizures. Importantly, no side effects were reported from the treatment, suggesting it was safe for the dogs involved in the study.
This research is important because it suggests that rTMS could be a helpful option for treating epilepsy in dogs that do not respond to traditional medications. However, the study also noted that a single treatment approach might not work for every dog, as individual responses can vary. More research is needed to find the best ways to use rTMS for different dogs with epilepsy.
