7 Reasons Why Your Dog is Pressing Its Head Against the Wall
Maybe you have an affectionate pup that shows you love by pressing its head against yours while you smother it with smooches, and that’s cute as heck. But if your dog is pressing...
Everything You Need to Know about IVDD in Dogs
It’s ruff to watch someone we love suffer – especially when that someone can’t tell us what’s wrong. So it’s our job as pet parents to look for clues. Is your dog holding its head...
Masticatory Muscle Myositis, Trigeminal Neuritis, and Trigeminal Nerve Sheath Tumors in Dogs: How to Tell Them Apart
Masticatory muscle myositis, trigeminal neuritis, and trigeminal nerve sheath tumors are three different neurological diseases affecting the muscles and nerves of the head in...
Hydrocephalus in Dogs: The Importance of Early Diagnosis
What is hydrocephalus in dogs? Well, in Greek, “hydrocephalus” basically translates to “water on the brain.” Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition caused by too much fluid in...
Myasthenia Gravis in Dogs: What It Is and How SEVN Can Help
Myasthenia gravis in dogs is one of the most commonly recognized neuromuscular diseases in veterinary medicine. In simple terms, the disease interrupts the way nerves communicate...
Nonsurgical IVDD Treatment in Dogs: Is Your Dog a Candidate?
Decisions about IVDD treatment in dogs are made based on the severity and the duration of clinical signs. In some cases, IVDD can be managed nonsurgically. However, without timely...
ANNPE: What It Is and How to Care for Your Dog
ANNPE stands for acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion (say that five times fast!) and is a form of intervertebral disc disease in dogs. ANNPE is a neurological...
Dog Epilepsy Treatment and How to Manage It
Has your dog been diagnosed with epilepsy? Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition in dogs. Although an underlying cause is not always found, rest assured that there is...
What Is a Brachycephalic Dog?
Brachy means “short.” Cephalic means “head.” A brachycephalic dog has a shortened skull, giving its nose a smushed-in appearance and often creating an exaggeratedly wide, flat...
Dog Herniated Disc: Signs and What to Do
A herniated disc is actually the number one spinal cord problem seen in dogs. The good news is that the chances of your dog making a full recovery can be as high as 95%. However,...