TVM has launched myepilepticpet.co.uk, a website to help pet owners with the practical challenges of caring for an epileptic dog and the emotional impact of the diagnosis.

A 2022 study¹ conducted to understand owner perspectives, found that pet owners with epileptic dogs often felt overwhelmed with the diagnosis and the information discussed at the initial consultation.

The new website is therefore designed to complement the advice and treatment offered by veterinary practices.

It offers information about travelling with an epileptic pet, feeding information, a downloadable epilepsy diary and answers to the most commonly asked questions.

Vicky McAlister, Marketing Manager at TVM, said: "The website is intended as an additional resource to support vets in the care they already provide their patients, as we know that owners can often feel overwhelmed, and the study concluded that greater availability of reputable resources would help to improve their satisfaction^1".

Reference 

1. Pergande AE, Belshaw Z, Volk HA, Packer RMA. Owner perspectives on the impact of veterinary surgeons upon their decision making in the management of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy. Vet Rec. 2022;e2482. http://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.2482 

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