The Kennel Club logo

Kennel Club Hosts Free Canine Epilepsy Webinar

8 months ago
248 views

Posted
9th January, 2023 14h08

Author
The Kennel Club

The Kennel Club has organised a free webinar for owners and breeders who would like to find out more about canine epilepsy, including what research has told us to date, and how best to support dogs affected with the condition, and their owners.

The webinar, organised by The Kennel Club’s health team and taking place via Microsoft Teams on Monday 30^th January 2023 from 7:00pm-8:30pm, will serve as an opportunity to refresh interested parties’ knowledge of epilepsy, learn more about the complexities of the condition and what future research could teach us. Those interested in attending the webinar can register here.

The webinar will include a presentation and question and answer session with world-renowned specialist Professor Holger Volk, who has pioneered advancements in canine neurology research throughout his career. The event will give owners and breeders who have varying experience with the condition a chance to learn more via Professor Volk’s expertise and experience.

Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs, affecting an estimated 0.6-0.7% of all dogs in the UK alone – around one in 130 dogs. It is identified as a priority condition through the Breed Health and Conservation Plan project, run by The Kennel Club in collaboration with breed clubs, for 35 breeds, equivalent to almost 20% of Kennel Club registered dogs. Sadly, there is no known prevention for this disease, but there are tools and resources available to support affected dogs and their owners.

Those interested in attending this event can register here.

More information about canine epilepsy is available at thekennelclub.org.uk/epilepsy/

More from The Kennel Club

• Kennel Club to host free webinar as part of commitment to improving brachycephalic health
• Missing Warrington cat reunited with owner after two years thanks to microchip
• Recipients of prestigious worldwide veterinary awards announced
• Brave Ukrainian clinics receive prestigious veterinary award
• University oncology professor awarded Alan Kelly international veterinary award for research in canine cancer