Neurology
Neurologic Breakthrough in Canine Nutrition
A properly planned diet can help nutritionally manage dogs with epilepsy as a supplement to veterinary therapy.
Neurology
Lesion Location Organized by Neurologic Assessment & Findings
Helena Rylander, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Neurology
The Practitioner’s Guide to Neurologic Causes of Canine Anisocoria
When evaluating patients with asymmetric pupils, the practitioner needs to determine whether one or both pupils are abnormal in size and localize the lesion responsible for anisocoria.
Emergency Medicine/Critical Care
Epileptic Emergencies: Status Epilepticus in Canine Patients
SE is a life-threatening seizure disorder that is a cause of serious concern for the clinician and of emotional distress for the pet owner.
Neurology
Seizures and Dogs: 4 Important Questions
Epilepsy in dogs is a common disease, and potentially life threatening.
Endocrinology
Focus on Diabetes Mellitus and Seizures
In each issue of Today’s Veterinary Practice, Pet Health by the Numbers correlates specific article topics with statistics provided by Banfield Pet Hospital (banfield.
Neurology
The Neurologic Examination In Companion Animals, Part 2: Interpreting Abnormal Findings
Helena Rylander, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) Once a neurologic examination has been completed in a patient, the practitioner can use the abnormalities, or lack thereof, to help localize the lesion to the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, or cauda equine, which provides critical information on the patient’s condition.
Neurology
How to Perform a Neurologic Examination in Companion Animals
How to perform a complete neurologic examination on dogs and cats with a suspected neurologic condition.
Neurology
Acute Spinal Cord Injuries
Adam Moeser, DVM, and Charles Vite, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology) Acute spinal cord injury is a major cause of neurologic dysfunction in dogs and somewhat less so in cats.