Neurology

Neurology

Neurology

Information relating to disorders of the nervous system in companion animals – from examination to management.

Canine refractory epilepsy – management considerations

Mark Lowrie offers a practical handbook for handling this disorder in dogs.

57 mins
Medium chain triglycerides – their role in brain health

Cecilia Villaverde discusses a variety of studies behind these fats, as well as their effects on neurological activity in canine patients.

20 mins
Seizures in dogs: causes, diagnosis, treatment and management update

Simona Radaelli covers latest developments in the treatment of this disorder, including medicines and management plans.

42 mins
21st century of canine epilepsy – new management technologies

Holger Volk, Sarah Finnegan and Rowena Packer evaluate the latest developments for monitoring this condition in dogs.

36 mins
Cranioplasty for treating caudal occipital malformation syndrome

Shirley Simpson CertSAN, DipAVN (Surg), VPAC, AVLM, RVN, provides a comprehensive insight into – and a case study on – the treatment of this disorder, common in certain breeds, including a new technique created by Katia Marioni-Henry DipACVIM, PhD, DipECVN, SFHEA, MRCVS.

27 mins
Surgical management of disc disease in dogs

Bartosz Ropelewski – referencing a case – covers the clinical symptoms, diagnostics and treatment options of this intervertebral condition.

12 mins
Degenerative myelopathy in dogs: symptoms and treatments

Zach Norton describes how to recognise the symptoms of this neurodegenerative disease and takes a look at the various treatments aimed at delaying degeneration and improving quality of life for patients.

23 mins
Companion animal neurology: a review of the latest thinking

Simona Radaelli explains how technological developments are aiding neurological advancements in small animal care.

25 mins
The feline neurological examination – in video

This video and article aims to visually accompany the article “How to perform a neurological exam in a feline patient” written by Mark Lowrie in November 2021.

12 mins
Exercise-induced collapse in canine patients: an update

Mark Lowrie describes when to suspect this syndrome, what conditions may mimic it, diagnosis and management.

42 mins
Understanding epilepsy in dogs

Simona Radaelli outlines how to diagnose this disorder, including the classification of seizures, and how it can be treated.

52 mins
Case of Chiari-like malformation requiring surgical management

Bart Ropelewski endeavours to grow the understanding of Chiari-like malformations, their clinical presentation and treatment options.

25 mins
How to perform a neurological examination in a feline patient

Mark Lowrie describes the process of determining whether a cat has a problem and how to diagnose the condition causing it.

36 mins
Updates on feline epilepsy

Luisa De Risio describes the approach to these cases – including establishing if patients are having a seizure, causes and treatment.

Nursing neurological patients

Leanne Dobrowolski describes the role physical therapy plays in a multimodal approach to treatment of these patients, and why communication is key to success.

26 mins
Canine intervertebral disc disease – how much do we really know?

Sam Khan and Paul Freeman use a case study to describe their study that is looking to increase understanding of this presentation.

26 mins
Neurological disorders in dogs affecting the CNS

Guillaume Albertini and Fabio Stabile update readers on information published surrounding the most common of these conditions that have an impact the central nervous system in canine patients.

85 mins
Nursing patients with intervertebral disc disease

Elle Payne covers the grading and management of this common spinal cord condition, before detailing care that can be offered by veterinary nurses.

22 mins
Spinal empyema in a springer spaniel: a clinical conundrum

Gianmarco Cornacchini and Toby Gemmill present the case study of Coco, a two-year-old female, neutered springer spaniel.

18 mins
Canine congenital hydrocephalus

Luca Motta uses the example of an eight‑month‑old bulldog to describe the diagnosis, therapy and prognosis for this issue.

27 mins