Gerbil seizure predisposition: reflex epileptiform seizures in genetically susceptible animals
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> stereotypical epileptiform (clonic-tonic) seizures starting at approximately 2 months old.
> Seizures can be suppressed in genetically predisposed gerbils if they are frequently stimulated by handling during the first 3 weeks of life.
Source: pdf-raw/exotic-health/mvm_gerbil.txt (first-hand Merck Veterinary Manual text).
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stereotypical epileptiform (clonic-tonic) seizures starting at approximately 2 months old.Seizures can be suppressed in genetically predisposed gerbils if they are frequently stimulated by handling during the first 3 weeks of life.