Quiz: Brain tumors in dogs
Which of the following is the most common primary brain tumor…
Term: Subarachnoid space
The subarachnoid space is the space between the pia mater (innermost) and arachnoid mater (middle later) of meninges. It consists of...
Ataxic Scottish Terrier
An 8 1/2 yr FS Scottish Terrier was brought in to the Neurology Department for evaluation of progressive right thoracic limb lameness/weakness that was not responding to a tapering course of oral dexamethasone.
Quiz: Lesion localization
You are presented with a dog that has the following neurological…
Term: Corona radiata
Corona radiata refers the fan-like white matter tracts that project...
Term: Afferent vs. efferent
This week's post describes the difference between afferent and efferent nerve fibers.
Paraparetic Newfoundland
This month's case is a 7-year-old intact male Newfoundland that was referred for evaluation of progressive difficulty walking and trouble going up stairs.
Term: Strabismus
Strabismus is a visual defect in which one eye cannot focus on
Mass on dog’s head
What is the most likely cause of this dog's skull mass?
Term: Dystonia
Dystonia literally means “abnormal tone.” It is a movement disorder that is characterized by...
Quiz: Abnormal posture in a cat
This week's quiz depicts an abnormal body posture in a cat. Name the body posture depicted in the picture. What does this indicate?
COTM: Bichon mix with abnormal gait
The patient was referred to our hospital for evaluation of abnormal gait thought to be due to intervertebral disc disease.