[Clinical characteristics of Idiopathic Epilepsy in Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in Switzerland].

Background: Little is known about idiopathic Epilepsy in Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs. Until now this breed is not listed as a predisposed breed for idiopathic epilepsy. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of idiopathic epilepsy in Greater Swiss Mountain Dogs in Switzerland and to describe the clinical characteristics of epilepsy in this breed including seizures semiology and response to treatment.