Veterinary neurology helps diagnose and treat disorders of the animal’s nervous system related to brain and spinal cord diseases, the spine, nerves and muscles. Neurological disorders can manifest as seizures, coordination disorders, paralysis, pain, behavioral changes, or weakness.
At our clinic, a detailed neurological examination and advanced diagnostic tests are performed to help accurately determine the cause of the disorder. After the diagnosis is made, an individual treatment plan is prepared for the pet — from medication-based treatment to surgical intervention.
Neurological symptoms
- Epileptic seizures
- Paralysis
- Loss of consciousness
- Pain
- Uncoordinated gait
- Changed gait
- Weakness
- Reluctance to jump
- Painfulness, sudden vocalization
Most common diseases
- Epileptic seizures
- Spinal cord injury
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Subarachnoid cyst
- Atlantoaxial subluxation
- Brain and spinal cord tumors
Diagnostics and treatment
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced and accurate diagnostic test that allows detailed assessment of the animal’s brain and spinal cord, spine and other soft tissues.
MRI itself is most commonly used to diagnose:
- Intervertebral disc herniation
- Brain and spinal cord diseases
- Causes of epileptic seizures
- Tumors
- Inflammatory and degenerative nervous system disorders
The test is performed under general anesthesia so that the animal’s safety is ensured and the highest-quality image information is obtained. The results obtained can help accurately determine the diagnosis and select the most effective treatment plan.
Treatment
- Surgical
- Medication-based
Mindaugas Rakauskas
VeterinarianVeterinarian Mindaugas Rakauskas is a doctor specializing in neurology who specializes in the field of veterinary neurology and neurosurgery. He works at the Rumšiškės clinic.