Zolpidem was associated with a tendency towards reduced responsiveness in patients with persistent vegetative states. There were no objective changes on positron emission tomography suggestive of an associated increase in cerebral blood flow with zolpidem. It would appear that zolpidem does not offer a beneficial effect in this setting.

Background: Little epidemiological evaluation of recurrent seizure disorders in cats currently exists in veterinary literature. Objectives: To report the prevalence and risk factors for recurrent seizure disorders (RSD) and epilepsy in cats presented to primary care veterinary practices in the United Kingdom (UK). Animals: A total of 285 547 cats under veterinary care during 2013 presenting to 282 primary care clinics in the UK. Methods: Cohort study using multivariable logistic regression modeling for risk factor analysis. Results: There were 458 confirmed RSD cases, giving a 1-year period prevalence of 0.16% (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.15-0.18). A subset of 114 (24.89%) cases was recorded as having epilepsy, giving a 1-year period prevalence of 0.04% (95% CI, 0.03-0.5). Increasing age was significantly associated with increasing odds of RSD. Breed, sex, neuter status, and body weight were not associated with RSD. Epilepsy was most frequently diagnosed in adult to middle-aged cats. Cats aged 3.0 to <6.0 years had 3.32 times higher odds of epilepsy diagnosis compared to cats <3.0 years of age. Insured cats were more likely to be diagnosed with epilepsy compared to noninsured cats. Conclusions and Clinical Importance: Although less common than in dogs, RSD and epilepsy still comprise an important disorder group in the UK cat population. Aging is a significant risk factor for these disorders in cats.

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BSAVA CONGRESS 2018 PROCEEDINGS [ 433 ] the digits. Gait examination and carpal extension revealed a good range of motion and weight-bearing. However, contracture of the digital flexor tendons resulted in knuckling over of the digits of the right manus during walking. Elective tenotomy of the deep digital flexors II-V were performed via a lateral approach. The dog made an uneventful recovery. 2 weeks after surgery repeat gait analysis revealed improvement.Since then, the patient has continued to make steady progress and has begun to use the limb normally once again. STATEMENT (CONCLUSIONS) Approximately 20% of patients suffering ischaemic myelopathy will be left with significant deficits.In the case presented,tenotomy of the digital tendons greatly improved limb function.