Quiz: Whatcha talkin’ ’bout Willis?

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This week's quiz focuses on the arterial circle of the brain, also called the Circle of Willis. Test your neuro knowledge on these 3 questions!

Lap it up, fur ball!

F = 4.6 * M^(-1/6). Wait! Math in medicine? You betcha! Check out this blog post to learn more.

Term: Prehension

This week's neuro words for nerds term is prehension. Read more about the definition, its eytmology, and clinical relevance to neurology.

Localize: Boxer with inappetence and lethargy

Boxer with difficulty eating dry food, occasional cough/gag when eating, and food falling out of mouth.

Quiz: Postop neurologic complications?

What are the neurologic complications associated with bulla osteotomy?

Term: Hippocampus

Did you know that the hippocampus shares the name of a mythological sea monster?

Localize: Ataxic Great Dane

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3 1/2 yr FS Great Dane referred for evaluation of 3 month progressive ataxia in all 4 limbs

Quiz: Seizure or myoclonus?

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How can one differentiate seizures from myoclonus in this dog?

Term: Cavernous sinus syndrome

A syndrome characterized by dysfunction of multiple cranial nerves that pass by the...

Localize: Lab with LHL lameness

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1-year-old castrated male Labrador Retriever is brought in for evaluation of a 4-day history of non-progressive left pelvic limb lameness

Imaging: Tetraparetic chihuahua with seizures

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Post contributed by: Dr. Nikolay Kozlov, Moscow State Vet Academy A…

Quiz: Neuro sequelae after car accident

A 6-year-old male Corgi is presented after being accidentally backed over by a car in the driveway.