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Common Neurological Conditions in Pets
A pet’s brain, spine, and nerves can be affected by neurological problems. At All Creatures Veterinary Center, we diagnose and treat many of these diseases, which include:
- Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD): When the discs of the spine rupture or herniate, causing great pain and sometimes nerve damage or paralysis.
- Wobbler Syndrome & Degenerative Myelopathy: These result in a lack of coordination of the pet’s gait. Wobbler Syndrome is named after the neck vertebrae, and DM you will often spot in senior dogs as it slowly progresses.
- Seizures and Inflammation: Epilepsy is characterised by the abnormal activation of neurons in the brain, whereas Meningoencephalitis describes the inflammation of the brain tissues, often because of an infection or immune-related problems.
- Brain and Skull Issues: This covers Brain Tumours, Hydrocephalus (when fluid builds up on the brain), Chiari-like Malformation, a condition where part of the brain is crushed by the skull.
- Trauma and Balance: Trauma Evoking Injuries to the spinal cords from accidents need immediate attention, as does Vestibular Disease, which impacts a pet’s balance, causing the head to tilt or circle.
Common Neurological Conditions in Pets
