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.