Seizure-alerting and -response behaviors in dogs living with epileptic children.

نویسندگان

  • Adam Kirton
  • Elaine Wirrell
  • James Zhang
  • Lorie Hamiwka
چکیده

There is little evidence for the ability of dogs to anticipate human seizures. Families of epileptic children were surveyed to investigate seizure-related behaviors in dogs. Approximately 40% of families owned a dog, about 40% of these had seizure-specific behavior, and about 40% of these (approximately 15% overall) showed anticipatory ability. Anticipation occurred early and was both sensitive and specific. Quality of life was higher in families with a dog that responded to seizures.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Neurology

دوره 64 3  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2004