Neurology
Treatment Plans for Routine and Refractory Canine Epilepsy
An effective epilepsy treatment plan for dogs should reduce seizure frequency, minimize adverse drug effects, and maximize quality of life.
About the Author
Dr. Akin is a neurologist/neurosurgeon at Bush Veterinary Neurology Service. Before veterinary school, she spent 5 years working as a chemical/process engineer in a paper mill in rural Alabama. After graduating from the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Akin completed a rotating small animal medicine and surgery internship at Affiliated Veterinary Specialists in Maitland, Florida, and a residency in neurology/neurosurgery at Auburn University and Mississippi State University. Following her residency, Dr. Akin worked in both academia and private practice. Her clinical interests include intervertebral disc disease, Chiari-like malformation, meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology, and teaching.
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