Dog Seizure Medication: A New Treatment Option for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. NICHOLAS DE POMPA, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) For most dogs with epilepsy, dog seizure medication is a mainstay of treatment. But epilepsy can be a progressive...
Dog MRI: Is the Lowest Price Really the Lowest Cost?
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. MICHAEL WONG, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) If your dog needs an MRI, you are probably worried about more than just the diagnosis. You may also be confused about...
Early Signs of IVDD in Dogs: 9 Warnings Owners Might Miss
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. AMY THIBAULT, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is one of the most common neurological conditions seen in dogs, especially in...
Tick Paralysis in Dogs: A Hidden Cause of Progressive Weakness
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. SIMON KORNBERG BVSC, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) When a dog suddenly becomes weak, wobbly, or unable to walk, many pet parents worry about a spinal problem. While...
Can Cats Live with Hydrocephalus? Hydrocephalus in Cats Explained
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. MACKENZIE KILBOURN, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) A diagnosis of hydrocephalus is scary. You immediately wonder what this means for your cat’s future, whether...
Dog Head Tilt: Cute Habit or Neurological Warning Sign?
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. SHEENA SANIL, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) There’s a moment dog people know well—you say something to your dog, and they tilt their head to the side, ears perked...
What Are the Different Types of Seizures in Dogs?
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. MICHAEL REESE, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) Seeing your dog have a seizure can be one of the most traumatic experiences a pet parent faces. The sudden loss of...
Neurological Symptoms in Dogs: What They Mean and When to Worry
Like us, dogs rely on a complex nervous system made up of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles to navigate life. Together, these structures allow the body to sense the...
Inside IVDD: 4 Ways a Disc Can Fail
MEDICAL REVIEW BY: DR. MACKENZIE KILBOURN, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) Hearing that your dog has IVDD can feel overwhelming - especially when you start searching online and realize...
Lameness in Dogs: When It's Not an Injury
MEDICAL REVEW BY: DR. MICHAEL WONG, DVM, DACVIM (NEUROLOGY) When pet parents notice lameness in dogs, the first thought is usually straightforward: Did my dog hurt a leg? A...
