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Term: Xeromycteria

Pronounced: zē′rō-mik-tē′rē-ă Etymology: From xero- ("dry")…

Localize: Cat with pelvic limb weakness

Today’s case is a 10 yr FS cat with an acute onset of pelvic limb weakness. Watch the video and localize the lesion.

Journal: Prevalence & breed predisposition of TL IVDD in cats

What is the prevalence and breed disposition of TL IVDD in cats? This study set out to determine these.

Term: Dysgeusia

Dysgeusia is impaired or altered...

Localize: Irish Wolfhound with RPL lameness

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4yr FS Irish Wolfhound with 2 months progressive right pelvic limb lameness/weakness

Quiz: Cerebellar hypoplasia in cats

This week's Wednesday Quiz Day topic is cerebellar hypoplasia. Click on post title to test your neuro knowledge.

Localize: Painful chewing

6yr MC Labrador presented with a three-week history of difficulty/pain when opening his jaw

Term: Risus sardonicus

The latin term risus sarcondicus literally translates to "sardonic smile." It is one of the hallmark features of tetanus, along with...

Localize: Paraparetic Cocker Spaniel

7-year-old castrated male Cocker Spaniel with several weeks of progressive pelvic limb weakness

Localize: Masticatory myositis?

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An 8-year-old dog is referred for possible masticatory muscle myositis.

COTM: Intermittent back pain

12-year-old castrated male Jack Russel Terrier was presented for evaluation of intermittent back pain and reluctance to walk