When Things Get Shaky: Managing Seizures in Dogs and Cats
1.0 CE Credit Hour / Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM
Gaemia Tracy, DVM, DACVIM
Gaemia Tracy was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Penn Hills Senior High School. Dr. Tracy attended The University of Pennsylvania and graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Arts (Biology) degree. While there, he played baseball and Sprint Football. He attended The Ohio State University School of Veterinary Medicine from 2008-2012. Immediately after graduating veterinary school, Dr. Tracy completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Carolina Veterinary Specialists in Charlotte, NC. Dr. Tracy then completed a Neurology and Neurosurgery residency in Jacksonville, FL at North Florida Neurology with Dr. Andrew Hopkins and Dr. John Meeks as his mentors. Dr. Tracy’s professional interests include IVDD, spinal surgery, management of seizures and inflammatory diseases of the brain and spinal cord. In his free time, Dr. Tracy enjoys spending time with his family, taking in any baseball game, and cheering for the Buckeyes and Steelers! Dr. Tracy will assess your pet for neurological and neuromuscular disorders including but not limited to seizures, limb paralysis, weakness, balance disorders, vision disorders, epilepsy, concussions, spinal cord injuries resulting from slipped discs, spinal fractures, tumors, acute trauma or infection.
Overview:
Join us for a compelling session where you'll gain essential insights into the diagnosis, treatment, and management of seizures in your feline and canine patients. This talk will cover the latest advancements in anticonvulsant therapies, emergency intervention techniques, and long-term care strategies. You’ll leave with practical knowledge and confidence to effectively support pets and their owners through seizure events. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your clinical skills and improve the lives of your patients.
Learning Objectives:
- Define seizures and describe their primary characteristics and classifications.
- Differentiate between idiopathic and secondary epilepsy, including their underlying causes.
- Identify and categorize extracranial and intracranial causes of seizures.
- Explain the nomenclature related to seizures, including status epilepticus and cluster seizures.
- Describe the stages of a seizure, including behavioral changes in the pre-ictal, ictal, and post-ictal phases.
This course is RACE-approved for 1.0 continuing education credits hours in jurisdictions that accept RACE-approval.
This activity is sponsored by PRN.
