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What are the most common spinal injuries in dogs? Two of the most common spinal injuries in dogs are fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) and acute non-progressive nucleus pulposus extrusion. Both conditions cause temporary paralysis and weakness, particularly in the hind legs. The disorders are mainly seen in large breed dogs but can occur in miniature schnauzers […]
Interns like Clifford Petit learn alongside a team of board-certified neurology veterinarians at WSU.
What is Lyme disease? Lyme disease, the most common vector-borne disease (transmitted by insects or arthropods) in people, is caused by corkscrew-shaped bacteria, Borrelia burgdorferi, carried by ticks that transmit the infection when they feed on animals and humans. In the United States, Lyme disease occurs predominantly on the Pacific Coast, the Midwest, and Atlantic Coast […]
If your pet is having a seizure, remain calm. Note the time the seizure started and how long it lasted, as this information could be helpful to your veterinarian. To prevent your animal from hurting itself, attempt to move it away from hard objects like stairs and furniture. Cushion its head and gently hold and […]
Effect of N-acetylcysteine in dogs with spinal cord injury – a prospective, blinded clinical trial
Couple travels across the country to save their dog.
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Mater was a dog in his prime, hunting every weekend alongside his owner.
CSF Metabolomics in idiopathic epileptic dogs and meningoencephalitis of unknown etiology