Quiz: Wink, wink!

Today's quiz is about the palpebral reflex. Click on post title to test your knowledge.

COTM: Nonambulatory mixed breed

April's case of the month is a 7yr FS mix breed dog that was presented for inability to walk on all four limbs. Click on post title to work through the case.

Quiz: Cranial nerve outside the brain?

This week's quiz is about the only cranial nerve that originates, in part, in the spinal cord. Do you know which nerve this is, what it innervates, and its pathway?

Term: Mydriasis

This week's neuro word for nerds is mydriasis. Learn the definition and more about the pronunciation, etymology, and clincial relevance at NeuroPetVet.

Quiz: Clinical neuroanatomy

Which of the following clinical signs would be most likely if a patient had a mass that obstructed only the foramen shown above (arrow)?

Term: Cushing Reflex

Evidence of a Cushing Reflex in a neurologic patient should prompt rapid treatment to reduce intracranial pressure (ICP). Read more how changes in ICP can lead to a Cushing Reflex.

Quiz: Vestibular signs in a Greyhound

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You are presented with a 10-year-old castrated male Greyhound following a sudden onset of incoordination and head tilt the day before. Review the exam and answer the 5 questions below.

NADX? Lab “unable to walk”

This week’s neurolocalization case is an 11-year-old spayed female Labrador Retriever that was brought in to the emergency department for “inability to walk.” She was previously diagnosed with bilateral laryngeal paralysis that was confirmed via lightly-sedated laryngeal exam and was being treated medically for the condition. Click on post title/image to test your localization skills.

Quiz: CSF diagnosis?

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You are presented with an 11-month-old castrated male for lethargy, non-localizable pain, seizures and fever. Can you answer these 4 questions?

NADX? Ataxic & fecal incontinent cat

This week’s neurolocalization case is a 9-month-old spayed female Burmese that was referred for ataxia and fecal incontinence.

Quiz: Crossing midline – cranial nerve edition

Today's Wednesday quiz day focuses on the only cranial nerve that crosses midline. Click on the post title to test your skills at #NeuroPetVet.

COTM: Ataxic Yorkie

The February case of the month is a 4 1/2 yr Yorkie that was presented for progressive ataxia. Click on the post title to read more.