April 3rd 2024
Nicholas Jeffery, BVSc, PhD, MSc, is an internationally recognized veterinary neurologist, surgeon and scientist, and a professor at Texas A&M University School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Seizures in exotic pets (Proceedings)
August 1st 2009When presented with a seizuring dog or cat, the steps to take are familiar to most veterinarians. However, with a non-traditional species, even knowing where and how to administer treatments presents a challenge, as well as what might be common etiologies.
Do dogs with cognitive dysfunction also have neurologic abnormalities?
May 4th 2009Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) in dogs is thought to be similar to Alzheimer's disease in people. And studies have revealed that people with Alzheimer's disease not only have cognitive deficits, but neurologic deficits as well, such as impaired gait, restlessness, slowness, and, rarely, tremors.
Surgery STAT: Diagnosing intervertebral disk disease
April 1st 2009Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is one of the most common conditions affecting chondrodystrophic dogs. Signalment, history and thorough neurologic examination are paramount in diagnosing and determining a treatment plan for animals affected with IVDD.