Joan R. Coates, DVM, DACVIM (neurology)

Degenerative lumbosacral syndrome (DLSS) poses diagnostic and treatment dilemmas for the veterinary practitioner.

Hoerlein determined that intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) accounted for 2.02% of all diseases diagnosed in dogs.

Postoperative care of the neurosurgical patient is contingent upon a team approach that begins with patient evaluation, pain management, bladder assessment and supportive care.

Spinal trauma occurs from external or internal causes.

Canine degenerative myelopathy is a spontaneously occurring, adult-onset, progressive spinal cord disease.

Granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis is a commonly diagnosed idiopathic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system in dogs.

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) consists of those structures (including cranial nerves and spinal nerves) containing motor, sensory and autonomic nerve fibers or axons that connect the central nervous system (CNS) with somatic and visceral end organs.

The peripheral vestibular system connects directly with the central nervous system for control of posture and eye movements.

In four videos, Dr. Joan R. Coates demonstrates how to perform a neurologic exam in a dog.

Part 1 of performing a neurologic examination.

Part 2 of performing a neurologic examination.

Part 3 of performing a neurologic examination.

Part 4 of performing a neurologic examination.