SEIZURES...Caused by Everday SOUNDS.....Who Knew ?

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• Researchers in the UK have discovered a new seizure disorder that occurs in older cats and is triggered by certain sounds. The disorder is called feline audiogenic reflex seizures (FARS)
• The researchers surveyed the owners of 96 cats with the disorder to learn what types of sounds triggered the seizures. All the cats were between the ages of 10 and 19
• The seizures ranged in severity from mild to severe, and the most common trigger was the crinkling of tin foil, which caused seizures in 82 of the 96 cats
• Researchers are working to identify a genetic basis for FARS, and are also preparing a report on recommended treatment for the disorder

Everyday Sounds That Can Trigger Seizures in Cats - Feline Audiogenic Reflex Seizures - Dr. Karen Becker

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