Quiz: CSF sampling

     

Checking for neck & back pain

NeuroPetVet recommends checking for spinal pain as the last part of the neurological exam...Click on the post title to read more.

Border Terrier with seizures

A 13 yr MC Border Terrier was presented to the Neurology Department following a sudden onset of generalized tonic-clonic seizures.

Term: Cavernous sinus

The cavernous sinus is a paired venous sinus in the...

Breed-related ventriculomegaly isn’t normal

Mild to moderate ventriculomegaly is common in brachycephalic breeds. It's long been assumed that this was a "normal" breed variation, but a recent study suggests it may not be normal. Click on post title to read more.

How “twitchy eyes” help you localize

Here is a tip to help you better localize the lesion based on the phase of nystagmus...Click on post title to read more.

Characteristics of Scottie Cramp

This recent manuscript out of North Carolina State University describes the clinical findings and treatment outcome of Scottie Cramp in 31 dogs. Click on post title to read a synopsis of the article.

Wednesday quiz day: What’s your MRI diagnosis?

A 12-year-old MC Miniature Poodle is presented for an annual recheck exam for Idiopathic Epilepsy. The owners report that he's recently been disoriented, urinating in the house, and keeping them awake all night whining and wandering around the house constantly. MRI is performed. What is the most likely cause of this patient's clinical signs?

DON’T flex that pain in the neck!

Never flex the neck of a young toy and small breed dog when checking for neck pain, especially dogs less than 3-4 years of age.

Prevalence, heritability & outcome of syringomyelia in Cavaliers

This manuscript describes a three-phase study investigating the prevalence, heritability, and outcome of syringomyelia (SM) in all Cavalier King Charles Spaniels...Click on the post title to read more.

Quiz: Wobbler Syndrome

Today's Wednesday quiz day is about Wobbler Syndrome. Click on the post title to see the quiz.

Use a strong light source!

NeuroPetVet recommends using a strong light source when testing the patient's PLR. Disposable penlights are good in a pinch, but...