Hyperlipidemia/Hyperlipoproteinemia
Increased serum lipid concentration in the blood may lead to seizure activity. Hyperlipidemia can occur as a primary disorder, occurring in specific breeds, or can occur secondary to endocrinopathies, pancreatitis, cholestatic disorders, etc.
Age of Onset: Any age of animal can be affected
Sex Predisposition: Any sex of animal can be affected
Clinical Course:
Clinical signs often present acutely and may worsen over time
Clinical signs often present acutely and may worsen over time
Clinical Signs:
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Behavior changes
Lethargy
Seizures
Posture and Appearance
Cutaneous xanthomas (localized lipid deposits within the skin)
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Gastrointestinal signs (Vomiting and diarrhea)
Painful Reactions
Pain on palpation of the cervical vertebral column
Pain on abdominal palpation
Pain Sensation
Facial hypalgesia
Other cranial nerve deficits
Other
Spontaneous atherosclerosis
Retinal lipemia
Behavioral/Mental Awareness
Behavior changes
Lethargy
Seizures
Posture and Appearance
Cutaneous xanthomas (localized lipid deposits within the skin)
Special Functions (e.g. respiration; urination)
Gastrointestinal signs (Vomiting and diarrhea)
Painful Reactions
Pain on palpation of the cervical vertebral column
Pain on abdominal palpation
Pain Sensation
Facial hypalgesia
Other cranial nerve deficits
Other
Spontaneous atherosclerosis
Retinal lipemia
Metabolic - Intracranial
Unknown
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