Background: Dogs with epilepsy are among the most frequently seen neurological patients in veterinary practice. Phenobarbital is commonly used for therapeutic management. Calcium is one of the factors responsible for epileptic signs in canines. The current study was conducted to establish the correlation of calcium with epileptic signs in dogs. 
 
Methods: A total of twelve dogs that failed to respond to traditional management of epilepsy were included in the study. Hemato-biochemical estimation was carried out on the day of presentation from twelve dogs showing epilepsy signs. Calcium and nervine supplements were advised to the owner for a month. A re-examination was done after thirty days of treatment. Statistical analysis was done using the t-test method. 
 
Result: A significant difference was observed in serum calcium levels after treatment in all canines. No significant difference was detected in other parameters, which indicates nervous signs were due to low levels of calcium only. The study concluded that calcium can be considered for the treatment of epilepsy in canines.

Is Hypocalcemia Responsible for Epilepsy in Canines? A Case Study of Twelve Dogs from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Anand, Gujarat, India

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Is Hypocalcemia Responsible for Epilepsy in Canines? A Case Study of Twelve Dogs from Veterinary Clinical Complex, Anand, Gujarat, India

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