Neurology/Neurosurgery Services



Brain Tumors - Learn More

Brain tumors are relatively common in dogs and cats but with the latest advances in veterinary medicine there are treatment options.

Atlanto-Axial Instability - Learn More

Atlanto-axial instability is a congenital condition caused by abnormal articulation between the first cervical (aka the atlas) and the second cervical (aka the axis) vertebrae.

Cauda Equina Syndrome - Learn More

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is caused by compression of the nerve roots passing from the lower back toward the tail at the level of the lumbosacral junction.


Degenerative Myelopathy - Learn More

Degenerative Myelopathy is a chronic spinal cord condition characterized by progressive deterioration of the spinal cord.


Discospondylitis - Learn More

Discospondylitis is infection of the intervertebral disc space.

Epilepsy - Learn More

Epilepsy is defined as recurrent seizure activity.   Seizures are caused by abnormal electrical firing in the brain. 


Fibrocartilaginous Embolization - Learn More

An FCE is caused by a small piece of cartilage that enters the spinal cord’s vascular system and blocks blood flow to the spinal cord (also called spinal cord infarction, aka stroke).

Inflammatory Brain Disease - Learn More

Inflammatory brain disease, also known as meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology, or “meningitis” is an autoimmune disease.

Intervertebral Disc Disease - Learn More

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is when the cushion between the individual vertebrae bulge or tear and causes spinal cord compression.


The Wobbler Syndrome - Learn More

“Wobbler’s” syndrome is the common term to describe a gait seen in dogs with spinal cord compression in the neck, where they often take short or “floating” steps with the front limbs and have a swaying or “wobbly” gait in the hind limbs.


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