Tips & tricks: Two-engine gait

Gait analysis in veterinary neurology is all about "pattern recognition." If you see the same gait over and over, you will eventually be able to immediately narrow the list of possible lesion locations just on gait alone. One gait abnormality is the "two-engine gait..."

Seizures in dogs ≥ 5 yrs of age

The goal of this study was to better characterize seizures in older dogs.

Quiz: Upper motor neuron signs

Which of the following is a sign of an upper motor neuron (UMN) lesion?

Tips & tricks: 3 types of ataxia

Gait and body posture analysis are an incredibly important aspect of the neurological exam. You can often determine where the lesion is located just by analyzing the patient's movements and posture. Did you know that there are 3 types of ataxia?

Term: Vertebral column

The spinal column is the series of vertebrae that are ...

Quiz: Neuropathic pain

Today's Wednesday Quiz Day features 2 questions about neuropathic pain.

Improved patient videos

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But, in neurology, a video is priceless. Here are some tips for you and your clients to take better videos of your patients.

Localize: Paraparetic cat

This week’s case is a 9-year-old MC DSH that was presented for evaluation following an acute onset of pelvic limb weakness.

Should screening AUS be performed before MRI?

When asked what the minimum database is for practically any disorder, including neurologic disease, the "knee-jerk" response is often: CBC, chem, T4, UA, blood pressure, thoracic rads and abdominal ultrasound (AUS). But, does this hold up under scrutiny? This study aimed to answer that question at least with regard to AUS.

Wednesday quiz day: Intracranial malformations

Which of the following terms refers to failure to form two discrete cerebral hemispheres?

Differentiating lumbosacral vs. hip pain

It can be difficult and frustrating at times to determine whether a patient has lumbosacral (LS) or hip pain. Click on post title above to read more in this Tips & Tricks post.

Audiogenic reflex seizures in cats

A reflex seizure is one that occurs in response to an external sensory stimulus, such as strobe lights at an amusement park or show. Audiogenic reflex seizures are those that are induced by certain sounds. Click on the post title to read more about this study describing feline audiogenic reflex seizures.