Tag: neurological

Clinical signs of syringomyelia

Nov 16, 2015

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Syringomyelia is a condition where fluid filled cavities develop within the spinal cord. It is sometimes known as “neck scratcher’s disease” because scratching in the air near the neck is a common sign. Owners often report their dog is worse at night, when first getting up, during hot or cold temperature extremes, when excited, or…
Angiostrongylus vasorum as a cause of strokes

Oct 5, 2015

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Angiostrongylus vasorum is the most common cause of haemorrhagic cerebrovascular accidents in dogs. Bleeding in the brain or spinal cord can cause neurological symptoms. Craniotentorial bleeding can cause epileptic seizures, paresis and abnormal postural reactions. In cases of cerebellar bleeding, hypermetria, vestibular symptoms and opisthotonus are observed, and if the brainstem is affected, abnormalities of…