EVENTS & WEBINARS

CANINE EPILEPSY WEBINAR - Speaker:  Professor Holger Volk

The Kennel Club organised a free webinar for owners and breeders interested in finding out more about Canine Epilepsy, including what research has told us to date, and how best to support dogs affected with the condition, and their owners.

The webinar, organised by The Kennel Club’s health team, took place via Microsoft Teams on 30th January 2023 and was fully subscribed, with more than 500 people attending.  It was presented by world-renowned specialist Professor Holger Volk, who has pioneered advancements in canine neurology research throughout his career.  A recording of the webinar is now available and can be viewed in full via YouTube - just click on the link below:  

Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder in dogs, affecting an estimated 0.6-0.7% of all dogs in the UK alone – around one in 130 dogs. It is identified as a priority condition through the Breed Health and Conservation Plan project, run by The Kennel Club in collaboration with breed clubs, for 35 breeds, equivalent to almost 20% of Kennel Club registered dogs. Sadly, there is no known prevention for this disease, but there are tools and resources available to support affected dogs and their owners.  For more information on Epilepsy, click HERE.