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Stay informed and inspired with the latest updates, expert advice, and heartwarming stories from the world of veterinary neurology. Our blog is your go-to resource for understanding neurological conditions in pets, exploring advanced treatments, and learning how to provide the best possible care for your furry companions.
DM is a progressive, non-painful spinal disease—often likened to ALS in humans—that affects many beloved breeds like German Shepherds, Corgis, Boxers, and Poodles. It starts subtly: a wobble in the back legs, trouble climbing stairs, or dragging paws.
At 82, Mary Palmer continues to change the lives of vulnerable dogs through Northcentral Maltese Rescue, Inc.—a nonprofit she founded 24 years ago. From rescuing the overlooked to giving special-needs dogs a second chance, Mary’s story is one of compassion, resilience, and hope.
Chaika, a 10-year-old spayed female Siberian Husky, faced severe mobility issues upon arrival at her facility due to spinal cord compression. Despite a challenging diagnosis, a conservative treatment approach led to gradual improvement.
Witnessing your pet have a seizures can be an incredibly scary experience. Your veterinarian and veterinary neurologist are here to help guide you through this experience, and help keep your loved ones comfortable during this difficult time.
Learn about Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in dogs, including its causes, symptoms, treatment options, and prevention tips. Early diagnosis and proper care can help your pet regain mobility and enjoy a better quality of life.
Hank is a nine-year-old male neutered Rhodesian Ridgeback who presented with signs of pain. Dr. Moeser performed an initial neurological exam and determined Hank’s pain to be emanating from his neck. A MRI identified a C1-C2 right sided intradural extramedullary contrast enhancing mass.
Hero is a five-year-old Belgian Malinois who serves the community as part of the Marathon County Sheriff’s Office. He came to Dr. Moeser after incurring an injury during a training session. Hero presented with severe pelvic limb weakness (paraparesis) resulting in him being unable to walk without support. His neurologic exam findings were consistent with a lesion localization of a T3-L3 myelopathy (spinal cord pathology).
A not so uncommon cause of neurologic symptoms in young animals (puppies, kittens) is hepatic encephalopathy due to a portosystemic shunt. A portosystemic shunt is when the venous blood coming from the intestines bypasses the liver through an abnormal connection (shunt) between the portal vein and systemic circulation.
Pets are a very important part of the modern family, and therefore it’s understandable to worry when they aren’t acting like themselves. We strongly recommend contacting your pet’s primary veterinarian anytime you notice something out of the ordinary, but here we list some common symptoms that might indicate a neurologic problem with your dog or cat.
Check out this great video of our very own Dr. Moeser on why we chose to partner with Hallmarq for our state-of-the-art MRI machine. Wisconsin
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Your friends at Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology and Surgical Center would like to wish everyone a happy and safe 4th of July!!!
Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology had its Open House on May 15th, and the entire team is very grateful to all those who stopped by; we had a blast!
On 04/07/2024 Rosey stuck her head in a gopher hole during a weekend walk. She jerked away quickly, yelped, and became non-ambulatory in all four limbs instantly.
T2 Sagittal MRI Image. The arrow points to the affected T13-L1 disc space. T2 Axial MRI Image. The right side of the screen is actually
Rico is a six year old male neutered Border Collie Mix that started showing lameness in the right front limb in August, 2023.
Wisconsin Veterinary Neurology and Surgical Center is proud to offer an in-house Hallmarq 3rd Generation 1.5T MRI, which is available at all times.
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