Background: Peripheral neuropathies result in sensory, motor or autonomic dysfunctions due to impairment of peripheral spinal or cranial nerves. Neoplasms such as lymphoma are cited as one of the many aetiological causes and it may affect the nerve directly, by compression, or indirectly...
Author(s)
Silva, P. H. S. da; Lavalle, G. E.; Caro Martins, B. de; Sena, B. V. de; Ferreira, A. L. F.; Santos Horta, R. dos
Publisher
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Veterinária, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Citation
Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 2021, 49, (Suppl 1): 611,
A bilateral cranial polyneuropathy was the primary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) finding in three medium to large breed dogs diagnosed with meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown etiology. All three dogs presented with a progressive history of vestibular ataxia with either central vestibular or...
Author(s)
Levitin, H. A.; Lampe, R.; Hecht, S.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020, 6, June,
A 5-year-old intact male Gascon Saintongeois dog was presented with a 6-month history of coughing, laryngeal paralysis, a deglutition disorder of gradual onset, and left-sided Horner's syndrome. The dog was admitted as an emergency for acute central vestibular signs. Magnetic resonance images...
Author(s)
Giraud, L.; Lezmi, S.; Gomes, E.; Cauzinille, L.
Publisher
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association, Ottawa, Canada
Citation
Canadian Veterinary Journal, 2020, 61, 10, pp 1049-1054
Canine Distemper is one of the most important infectious diseases affecting dogs worldwide. The virus affects several organs, including the nervous system. The demyelinating leukoencephalomyelitis is the most frequent neurological presentation of Distemper. The neuropathological changes that occur...
Author(s)
Mondino, A.; Gutierrez, M.; Delucchi, L.
Publisher
Sociedad de Medicina Veterinaria del Uruguay, Montevideo, Uruguay
Citation
Veterinaria (Montevideo), 2019, 55, 211, pp 21-28
A 6-year-4-month-old male entire Dalmatian was referred for acute onset ataxia, obtundation, head pressing, dropped jaw and vertical nystagmus. Neurological examination identified vestibular ataxia, positional left-sided ventrolateral strabismus, static vertical nystagmus, dropped jaw, ptyalism,...
Author(s)
Guy, B.; Lassaigne, C.; Murtagh, K.
Publisher
Wiley, Chichester, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record Case Reports, 2021, 10, 1,
Background: Albuminocytological dissociation (ACD) of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is defined as an increased total protein concentration with normal total nucleated cell count. It is suspected to occur in diseases that alter the blood-brain barrier, increase the production of protein or obstruct...
Author(s)
Suñol, A.; Garcia-Pertierra, S.; Faller, K. M. E.
Publisher
Wiley, Chichester, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record, 2021, 188, 5,
Background: Trigeminal nerve is composed by ophthalmic, maxillary and mandibular portion, presenting sensory and motor functions. Its most common conditions include vascular, neoplastic, infectious and inflammatory causes. Neuritis is an inflammation caused by a primary nerve injury that can...
Author(s)
Castro, P. N.; Arroyo, L. D.; Moreira, P. R. R.; Rossetto, V. J. V.; Mostachio, G. Q.; Conceição, R. T.; Netto, H. A.; Raposo-Ferreira, T. M. M.
Publisher
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Faculdade de Veterinária, Porto Alegre, Brazil
Citation
Acta Scientiae Veterinariae, 2020, 48, (Suppl 1): 486,
A review on the neurophysiological aspects of the cranian nerves in dogs and cats was presented highlighting the correct interpretation of results in cases of wherein a correct diagnosis of brain injury and epilepsy is needed.
Author(s)
Fanuel-Barret, D.
Publisher
NÉVA Europarc, Créteil, France
Citation
Le Nouveau Praticien Vétérinaire Canine - Féline, 2018, 16, 71, pp 17-19
Spinal cord injury in companion dogs can lead to urinary and fecal incontinence or retention, depending on the severity, and localization of the lesion along the canine nervous system. The bladder and gastrointestinal dysfunction caused by lesions of the autonomic system can be difficult to...
Author(s)
Granger, N.; Olby, N. J.; Nout-Lomas, Y. S.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2020, 6, November,
CASE REPORT: A 9-year-old female Maltese crossbred dog was evaluated for a 6-week history of intermittent neurogenic pain of the left hindlimb. Six years prior to presentation, the dog had sustained left iliac and ischial fractures and a right femoral fracture following a motor vehicle accident....
Author(s)
Song, K. K.; Simpson, D. J.
Publisher
Australian Small Animal Veterinary Association, St. Leonards, Australia
Citation
Australian Veterinary Practitioner, 2018, 48, 2, pp 61-64