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Non-Surgical Spinal Cord Disease Diagnosis and Management

Some patients that are treated at a veterinary referral center for difficulty or the inability to walk may be seen by a staff surgeon, neurologist or internist, depending on the situation. Although some of these patients may require surgery for conditions such as intervertebral disc disease or a spinal fracture, other conditions such as fibrocartilagenous embolism (FCE), low volume-high velocity disc herniation, or meningitis, may be treated medically. Patients with these conditions often need advanced imaging such as CT or MRI, and a CSF tap for diagnosis.

Neurology

At VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center our specialty teams are capable of diagnosing and managing certain neurologic cases. If your pet is experiencing any issues such as epilepsy, herniated disks, spinal and head injuries, meningitis, and/or cancers of the nervous system please bring your pet immediately.

While your primary care veterinarian can diagnose and treat many health problems, certain diseases and conditions require the care of a doctor who has had specialized, intensive training in veterinary neurology in order to provide the very best outcome for your pet. If your pet is in need of a veterinary neurology specialist, please give us a call so we may assist you in finding a facility near you that offers this service.

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Our Neurology Services

Dorsal Laminectomy (cervical and lumbosacral)

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Hemilaminectomy

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Non-Surgical Spinal Cord Disease Diagnosis and Management

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Seizure Diagnosis and Management

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