#SEIZURE PINPOINT PUPILS SERIES#
The neurology department at AVES houses both a CT and MRI unit and can definitively diagnose a wide range of neurologic diseases.Ī CT scan combines a series of X-rays to generate multiple cross-sectional images that are reconstructed to provide a detailed image. Many neurologic disorders require more advanced tests, such as computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), for diagnosis. Neurologic disease diagnosis starts with an exam to systematically evaluate the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves in an attempt to localize the problem to a specific part of the nervous system. If your dog has suffered an event that may have caused head trauma, take him to a veterinarian immediately, whether or not he is currently exhibiting clinical signs. Cerebral edema can cause pupillary abnormalities, loss of consciousness, or death. The bony skull has little extra inside room, so brain swelling can compress important structures, such as the brain stem. Cerebral edema - Brain swelling, or cerebral edema, occurs most commonly following a head trauma, such as a dog who is hit by a car or falls from a high surface.Time is an important factor in these cases for a positive long-term prognosis, so immediate treatment is critical. If your dog cannot move his legs or you think he may be paralyzed, take him immediately to an emergency veterinary hospital equipped with advanced imaging equipment, such as AVES. IVDD can develop suddenly and cause acute pain or paralysis, sometimes after a quick, jarring movement such as jumping off furniture, or it can develop slowly as a disc progressively degenerates. Breeds with short legs and a long torso, such as dachshunds, are more likely to develop disc disease. Mild spinal cord compression can cause inflammation and pain, whereas severe compression can cause complete paralysis and lack of pain perception, most often to the back legs.
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) - When a cartilage disc between two vertebrae pushes up into the spinal canal, the delicate spinal cord is compressed.Although most seizures last for a short time, if a seizure lasts longer than five minutes, or your pet has several seizures in a short period of time (24 hours), rush your pet to the nearest veterinary hospital immediately for medical treatment. If your dog has a seizure, he should be examined immediately. Seizures in dogs can occur for a variety of reasons, including: Affected dogs will often fall on their side and convulse, and may also salivate, vomit, urinate, or defecate. Seizures - A pet’s seizure can be scary.Treatment includes medications to manage clinical signs and instructions to keep your dog comfortable and safe until symptoms subside. Fortunately, in many cases, clinical signs improve over time, and though some patients may retain mild symptoms there is typically no lasting damage. Idiopathic vestibular syndrome generally develops suddenly with no known cause and most often affects older dogs-thus its alternate name, “old dog vestibular disease.” Like a severe case of vertigo, vestibular disease causes nausea, vomiting, nystagmus, head tilt, stumbling, and falling to the side. Idiopathic vestibular syndrome - The vestibular system is located in the inner ear and controls balance and coordination.The following neurologic conditions are commonly seen in dogs: If you notice any of these problems in your dog, contact your family veterinarian immediately. Nystagmus (i.e., a rapid, back-and-forth motion of the eyes).Pupillary changes, such as excessively dilated or constricted pupils, or different-sized pupils.Neurologic signs can develop after a traumatic event that causes nervous system damage, or may appear suddenly when an underlying neurologic problem progresses to the point of finally causing visible symptoms. Familiarity with common neurologic problems and signs can help you recognize potential problems with your dog’s nervous system. Neurologic conditions can cause problems you may expect, such as weakness, paralysis, and seizures, but may also have effects that seem unrelated, such as vomiting or dilated pupils. Like lines of communication throughout a building, if your dog develops a problem with his brain, spinal cord, or a nerve, his entire body can be affected.
Your dog’s neurologic system is like an intricate network of wires that leads to the main control center-his brain.
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