Speaker Biography

Simon Platt

BVM&S, FRCVS, Dipl. ACVIM (Neurology), Dipl. ECVN

Dr. Platt

ACVIM & ECVN Board Certified in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

Lectures

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Legacy

    Seizures Part 1: Investigating the Cause Small Animal II

    This session will describe the most common causes of sudden collapse which would appear similar to seizure activity. The five most common events which mimic seizures to be described include syncope, movement disorders, narcolepsy, sleep disorders and neuromuscular collapse. An investigational approach to ruling these out and getting to the bottom of the cause of the seizure activity will be presented.

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Legacy

    Seizures Part 2: The Long Term Treatment Small Animal II

    The drugs available, the side effects and how to use them will be discussed for the management of dogs with difficult to control seizures. Adjunctive alternative approaches will also be discussed.

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Legacy

    Seizures Part 3: The Emergency Case Small Animal II

    In this session we will discuss a step by step treatment protocol for emergency seizures in dogs and cats. We will outline what to do if the seizures don’t stop when treated in a standard manner.

  • Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:00 - 11:50 a.m. Legacy

    Brain on Fire: Inflammatory CNS Disease Small Animal II

    We will use a case based approach to describe the clinical signs, work up and potential causes of inflammation affecting the CNS. The treatment of unknown and suspected cases will be dealt with during this session.