Neurology

A new study finds that miniaturization reshapes the canine skull rather than simply scaling it down, with rounder crania clustering in breeds predisposed to syringomyelia.

Pregabalin chewable tablets target nerve-related pain by reducing the release of neurotransmitters involved in pain signaling within the spinal cord.

A 9-year-old male German Shepherd mix suffered a spinal cord injury likely due to a fibrocartilaginous embolism or intervertebral disc disease.

In aging patients, acupuncture’s benefits may extend beyond pain.

The FDA has approved potassium bromide chewable tablets (KBroVet) for managing canine idiopathic epilepsy.

After going from a mild limp to total paralysis in less than 2 weeks, Bessie, a 2-year-old chihuahua mix, was brought to the neurology team at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary medicine.

Successful neurosurgery restores mobility to dog facing paralysis

These practical, case-focused sessions at Fetch Long Beach promise to deliver immediate, clinic-ready skills.

The new minimally invasive treatment for intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is currently only available in the United Kingdom at the University of Cambridge’s Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital.

At Fetch dvm360 in Kansas City, Missouri, Melissa Evans, LVT, VTS (ECC), told attendees that rapid stabilization and focused nursing interventions can materially reduce secondary brain injury in neurologic emergencies.

An investigation highlights the importance of cross-species genetic research and the value of animal models in rare disease studies.

Approximately 2% of dogs will experience a seizure in their lifetime.

Flynn, a 1-year-old Great Pyrenees, was treated at UC Davis after he was run over by a car and abandoned in a ditch.

The unapproved drugs claim to treat and control seizures in canine and feline patients

Integrative therapies like pulsed electromagnetic field therapy and shockwave therapy are game changers for pets recovering from neurologic injuries, according to Leilani Alvarez, DVM, DACVSMR

Neil Mittelman, DVM, DACVIM, talks about how to differentiate Schiff-Sherrington from other postures and offers insight into lecture “Recognize, Localize, & Save Lives!”

Neil Mittelman, DVM, DACVIM, offers his top 3 tips for conducting a neurological exam

The new tool could predict the likelihood of short-term mortality and give owners and veterinary professionals important data

The study yielded an unexpected finding

Study findings showed a positive impact on the negative mental health symptoms

Learn about wobbler syndrome, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Colorado’s health department published a guidance document for veterinary professionals testing felines for avian flu and indicators of an H5N1 infection

A wild mountain lion is the first documented case in North America

Two of these felines were indoor-only pets

Zoe Bailey, DVM, presented her research findings to attendees at the 2024 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum