Localize: GSD with intermittent pain & lameness

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A 1 1/2 yr MC German Shepherd Dog was brought in to the Neurology Department for evaluation of a two-week history of intermittent pain and hind limb lameness.

COTM: Cat with generalized weakness

An 8-year-old castrated male domestic shorthaired cat was referred by his regular veterinarian through our Emergency Department for evaluation following an acute onset of weakness and decreased appetite the day before.

Quiz: Tick-borne disease

This week's Wednesday quiz day post features two questions about tick-borne disease. Test your neuro skills today!

Term: Decerebrate

This week's Neuro Words for Nerds term is decerebrate. Read more about the definition, historical perspective, and clinical relevance.

Tip: Check the nails

Unsure if a patient is scuffing or dragging hind limbs? Check out this tip!

Quiz: Ataxia and conscious perception

This week's quiz is about ataxia and conscious perception. Test your neuro knowledge!

Imaging: MRI of vestibular dog

A 5-year-old Terrier mix is presented for evaluation of “seizures” that turned out to be vestibular episodes. MRI was performed. What is your MRI diagnosis?

Term: Polymyositis

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This week's Neuro Words for Nerds term is polymyositis, which refers to inflammation...

Seizures from Leishmania-induced hyperviscosity

This article describes two dogs that had seizures presumably due to Leishmania-induced hyperviscosity syndrome (HVS).

Imaging: Acute LHL monoplegia

A 4-year-old spayed female Siberian Husky is brought in for evaluation of an acute onset of inability to walk. What is your MRI diagnosis?

Term: Spinal shock

Spinal shock is a condition characterized by temporary loss or reduction of spinal reflex activity caudal to a physiological or anatomical transection of the spinal cord. Click on post title to read more.

Poll: Methylpred in back dogs?

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Do you use SoluMedrol or PEG in parapelgic dogs? Click post title to participate in these two anonymous poll questions.