Vetoquinol has announced the launch of its new support package to help vets and owners manage canine epilepsy with Epiphen, the company's phenobarbital medication.

Each Epiphen support package contains: 

  • Owner Record Manuals which contain epilepsy information and recording charts to monitor seizures
  • Vouchers for free personalised vet-alert style dog tags
  • Detailed Seizure Reports for vets
  • Information on Vetoquinol's serum phenobarbital monitoring scheme
  • Contact details for an "ask the expert" scheme, through which vets can ask advice on epilepsy cases from an expert
  • Details of the entire Epiphen® range

Accurate information is vital to help control epilepsy patients and the Owner Record Manual will enable owners to keep on top of this information.  It contains charts to monitor seizure frequency and patterns, medication changes, blood test results and seizure characteristics.

The new "ask the expert" scheme offers vets the opportunity to ask for advice on epilepsy cases.  Email epiphen@vetoquinol.co.uk with the query (and your contact details) and you will be put in touch with a neurology expert at a leading referral centre. Vets can also contact the Technical Helpline on 0800 1698197.

The Seizure Reports for vets provide a much more detailed tool for use at initial presentation or for owners to fill in when seizures differ in character. There is a pad of 30 tear-off sheets in each Epiphen support package.

Simon Boulton, Epiphen product manager said: "We understand that epilepsy is an emotional condition and wanted to provide vets and owners with more than just a tablet. I am convinced that with the Epiphen  Support Package we are providing them with the tools they need to make the most of epilepsy management."

Epiphen also offers a free phenobarbital monitoring service. There is a voucher in each 30mg pack and 2 in each 60mg pack. 

For more details on the Epiphen Support Package, to obtain a free practice starter pack or get extra copies of materials, please contact Vetoquinol on 0800 1608197 or contact your Vetoquinol representative. 

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