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Epilepsy
A chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures over time.
Key Facts
- Epilepsy is defined by repeated seizures that may occur at regular or irregular intervals.
- Primary epilepsy has a known or suspected genetic basis.
- Acquired epilepsy results from external factors like trauma, infection, or cancer.
- Cats typically behave normally between seizure episodes unless another underlying disease is present.
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