Pet Columns

Big Dogs, Little Dogs Get Disc Disease

May 6, 2019 / Neurology

Intervertebral disc disease may happen at any time The backbone, or spine, is a complex and amazing structure that is literally central to the well-being and function of vertebrate animals. Made up of a series of squat round bones called vertebrae, the spine protects the nerves in the spinal cord, which transmit impulses between the...

I Think My Pet Had a Seizure. Now What?

Jan 7, 2019 / Neurology / Cats / Dogs

Seizures have a wide variety of causes Seizures in pets can be scary for pet owners. Knowing what seizures look like and what to do when they occur can help put pet owners at ease. Dr. Devon Hague, a veterinary neurologist at the University of Illinois Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Urbana, sees multiple patients every...

Pet’s Sudden Paralysis in Spring May Be ‘Spinal Stroke’

Apr 30, 2018 / Neurology / Cats / Dogs

Spinal Strokes May Follow Strenuous Activity With the long, cold winter coming to an end, dogs and their owners are longing to get outside and enjoy the warmth. However, a beautiful day of activity outside after a relatively stationary winter could mean an increase in dogs suffering from a fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE), more commonly known...

Paralysis Arises from Close Encounters of the Dog-Raccoon Kind

Jun 19, 2017 / Infectious Disease / Neurology / Dogs

Watchful Care Makes Epilepsy Manageable in Dogs

Sep 6, 2016 / Advances in Medicine / Neurology / Dogs

Dogs with epilepsy can live high-quality lives Seizures are scary to witness in humans, but they can be just as alarming to see in your pets. Many owners don’t realize that dogs can have seizures until the event happens. When a dog has two or more seizures, this disorder is called epilepsy. Dr. Samantha Vitale,...