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.

Quiz: MRI diagnosis for cats with “seizures”

What is your imaging diagnosis for this cat that was presented for "seizures?"

Term: Clonus

Involuntary, rhythmic muscular contractions and...Click on post title to read more about clonus and its clinical relevance.

Quiz: Deviated eyeball

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A dog is presented for evaluation of eye deviation. What cranial nerve is affected? What is the origin and pathway of this nerve?

Methylpred and PEG in acute Type I IVDD

Acute spinal cord injury (SCI) secondary to external trauma or intervertebral disc disease is a common cause of paresis and ataxia in people and dogs. This study examined the use of methylprednisolone or PEG compared to saline placebo in paraplegic dogs with absent nociception.

COTM: Min Pin with neck pain

February's case of the month is a young Min Pin that was presented for further evaluation of neck pain that was not responsive to exercise restriction, carprofen, gabapentin, and methocarbamol.

Term: Cataplexy

Cataplexy is a sudden, transient loss of muscle tone with resultant collapse. Click post title to read more about narcolepsy-cataplexy.

NADX? RFL lameness

This week’s neurolocalization case is a 9-year-old castrated male Labrador Retriever with right thoracic limb lameness not responding to medical management.

Quiz: Third ventricular tumors in cats

What is the most common third ventricular tumor in cats? Why? Click on post title to check your answer.

Poll: Favorite anticonvulsant?

Poll: What anticonvulsant do you use most commonly as a first-line treatment for epileptic dogs?