Table 2.
Side effects of antiseizure medication (ASM) treatment.
| Number of dogs (n) | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Dogs treated with ASM | 86 | 100% |
| Yes (side effects) | 70 | 81% |
| No (no side effects) | 16 | 19% |
| Type of side effect (n = 70 dogs experiencing side effects) | ||
| Lethargy | 43 | 61% |
| Polyphagia | 31 | 44% |
| Ataxia | 30 | 43% |
| Polydipsia | 24 | 34% |
| Weakness | 23 | 33% |
| Weight gain | 20 | 29% |
| Polyuria | 19 | 27% |
| Restlessness | 13 | 19% |
| Defecation in house | 3 | 4% |
| Diarrhea | 2 | 3% |
| Skin rash | 1 | 1% |
| Coughing | 1 | 1% |
| Number of side effects (n = 86 dogs treated with ASM) | ||
| No side effects | 16 | 19% |
| 1 side effect | 14 | 16% |
| 2 side effects | 15 | 17% |
| 3 side effects | 20 | 23% |
| ≥4 side effects | 21 | 24% |
There were no statistically significant associations between types of side effects and ASM used.