Veterinary Neurology

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Veterinary neurology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, musculoskeletal, and peripheral nervous system in cats and dogs, including:

• Brain tumors
• Seizures
• Balance disorders
• Weakness
• Paralysis
• Degenerative myelopathy
• Intervertebral disk disease
• Neck or back pain
• Encephalitis (inflammation disease of the central nervous system)

Diagnosing and Treating Neurological Conditions in Pets

Many breeds of cats and dogs are susceptible to neurological conditions. For example, breeds such as dachshunds, are at risk of intervertebral disk disease. If your pet shows any signs of a neurological condition, please call us as soon as possible. Our veterinarians will perform a thorough evaluation using advanced diagnostic equipment. When we examine a pet with possible neurological problems, we attempt to determine the cause, localize the problem, estimate the extent of the problem, and estimate your pet’s prognosis with and without treatment.

Signs of possible neurological disease:

• Seizures
• Paralysis and limb weakness, collapsing
• Balance disorders
• Vision problem
• Difficulty swallowing or chewing
• Decreased facial movement
• Hearing loss
• Behavioral changes—pacing, wandering, confusion
• Drop Jaw

If your pet is exhibiting any of these symptoms, please give us a call.