
SMALL ANIMAL VETERINARY CARE
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Advanced diagnosis and treatment for brain, spinal cord, and other neuromuscular conditions
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Common conditions we evaluate and treat
- Brain tumors, including pituitary tumors
- Epilepsy and movement disorders
- Inflammatory diseases of the brain and spinal cord
- Intervertebral disk disease
- Spinal fracture
- Spinal tumors
- Congenital malformations
- Peripheral neuropathy and myopathy
- Vascular accidents and strokes
Health care and diagnostic services we offer

- MRI and CT imaging of the brain and spinal cord
- Evaluation of muscle and nerve function
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis
- Electroencephalogram for the diagnosis of seizures
- Neurosurgery, including pituitary surgery
Hospital Stories | Health Topics
Rare brain surgery performed to save beloved dog
A team of WSU veterinary specialists performed a risky and rare emergency brain surgery to save the life of Laura Bloomfield’s 7‑year‑old heeler-shepherd mix, Yukon.
WSU veterinarians help dog walk again
Noodles, a 7-year-old dachshund-schnauzer mix, can walk and even give chase to the occasional squirrel or cat. That was all in question when he arrived at WSU with an injury that had left him paralyzed.
3D prints may guide vets through risky brain surgery
Dr. Thomas Wilkinson is working with surgeons at WSU to determine if 3D printing technology can be used to simplify a complicated procedure performed at only a handful of facilities in the country.
Featured Health Topics
- Seizures 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 […]
Clinical Studies
Any current clinical studies for this service will be listed below.
- Canine optic nerve sheath diameter study Comparison of ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter before and after hyperosmolar therapy in dogs with presumed intracranial hypertension
- EEG and seizure prediction study Utility of electroencephalography in seizure prediction in dogs and cats with acute brain injury
Grateful Client Giving
“This is a place of miracles.”
-Anne Hensley, veterinary hospital client
-Anne Hensley, veterinary hospital client