Neurological Conditions
34 Conditions in this category.
Necrotizing Meningoencephalitis
Necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME) is a severe, idiopathic inflammatory condition of the canine central nervous system characterized by progressive necrosis and inflammation of the brain tissue.
Syringomyelia
Syringomyelia is a complex neurological disorder characterized by the formation of fluid-filled cavities, or syrinxes, within the spinal cord, often secondary to cerebrospinal fluid flow obstruction.
Facial Nerve Paralysis
Facial nerve paralysis in dogs is a neurological condition characterized by the loss of motor function in the muscles of facial expression, often resulting from idiopathic, inflammatory, or traumatic damage to cranial nerve VII.
Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia Gravis is a neuromuscular disorder caused by a disruption in the communication between nerves and muscles, leading to profound muscle weakness and fatigue.
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lumbosacral stenosis is a narrowing of the vertebral canal at the junction of the lumbar spine and sacrum, resulting in compression of the nerve roots of the cauda equina.
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus in dogs is a neurological condition characterized by the abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricular system of the brain, leading to increased intracranial pressure.
Polyneuropathy
Canine polyneuropathy is a complex neurological disorder involving the simultaneous degeneration or inflammation of multiple peripheral nerves, leading to generalized weakness and muscle atrophy.
Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis
Granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME) is a serious, non-infectious inflammatory disease of the central nervous system in dogs characterized by the accumulation of inflammatory cells within the brain or spinal cord.
Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM)
Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by symmetric ataxia and proprioceptive deficits in young horses, strongly linked to vitamin E deficiency and genetic predisposition.
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome, also known as lumbosacral stenosis, is a progressive neurological condition caused by the compression of the nerve roots at the terminal end of the spinal cord.
Brain Tumor
A brain tumor in dogs is an abnormal growth of cells within the cranium that can arise from brain tissue itself or surrounding structures, leading to significant neurological impairment.
Spinal Arachnoid Cyst
Spinal arachnoid cysts are fluid-filled sacs within the subarachnoid space that can compress the spinal cord, causing progressive neurological impairment in dogs.
Hedgehog Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS)
Wobbly Hedgehog Syndrome (WHS) is a progressive, degenerative neurological disorder affecting the central nervous system of captive African pygmy hedgehogs.
Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (Wobbler)
Cervical Spondylomyelopathy, commonly known as Wobbler Syndrome, is a neurological condition caused by compression of the cervical spinal cord, resulting in an unsteady, 'wobbling' gait.
Spinal Cord Tumor
A spinal cord tumor in dogs is a neoplastic growth occurring within the spinal canal, either inside or outside the spinal cord parenchyma, leading to progressive neurological impairment due to compression or infiltration of neural tissue.
Discospondylitis
Discospondylitis is a serious inflammatory condition affecting the intervertebral discs and the adjacent vertebral endplates, typically caused by a bacterial or fungal infection.
Laryngeal Paralysis
Laryngeal paralysis is a progressive neurological condition in dogs characterized by the failure of the laryngeal cartilages to abduct during inspiration, leading to upper airway obstruction.
Vestibular Disease
Vestibular disease is a complex neurological condition affecting an animal's sense of balance and spatial orientation, often manifesting as sudden episodes of incoordination, head tilt, and abnormal eye movements.
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative spinal condition where the cushioning discs between vertebrae bulge or rupture, compressing the spinal cord and causing pain or paralysis.
Wobbler Syndrome
Wobbler Syndrome, or Cervical Spondylomyelopathy, is a neurological condition caused by compression of the spinal cord in the neck region, leading to characteristic gait abnormalities.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy in canines is a chronic neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures resulting from abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Peripheral Vestibular Disease
Peripheral Vestibular Disease in cats is a sudden-onset neurological disorder affecting the inner ear's balance sensors, causing profound disorientation, head tilting, and loss of equilibrium.
Seizure Disorder
Seizure disorder in cats refers to recurrent, involuntary neurological episodes caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Feline Cognitive Dysfunction
Feline Cognitive Dysfunction (FCD) is an age-related neurodegenerative condition in cats that results in progressive declines in memory, learning, spatial awareness, and social interaction.
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome is a complex neurological disorder characterized by episodes of extreme skin sensitivity, behavioral abnormalities, and involuntary muscle contractions along the dorsum.
Quadrigeminal Cyst
A quadrigeminal cyst, or supracollicular arachnoid cyst, is a fluid-filled intracranial space occupying lesion located in the midbrain region that can cause neurological dysfunction in felines.
Meningitis
Meningitis is a serious inflammatory condition affecting the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, often requiring urgent veterinary intervention.
Botulism
Botulism is a severe neuroparalytic disease caused by the ingestion or exposure to potent neurotoxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum, leading to progressive flaccid paralysis.
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD)
Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) is a progressive, fatal inflammatory condition affecting the avian autonomic nervous system, primarily targeting the proventriculus and nerve clusters.
Horner Syndrome
Horner syndrome is a neurological condition caused by the disruption of the sympathetic nerve supply to the eye and surrounding facial structures, resulting in a classic triad of clinical signs.
Central Vestibular Disease
Central Vestibular Disease is a neurological condition affecting the brainstem or cerebellum, disrupting a pet's sense of balance and spatial orientation.
Encephalitis
Encephalitis is a complex inflammatory condition of the brain tissue in dogs and cats, often resulting from infectious, immune-mediated, or idiopathic underlying processes.
Tick Paralysis (Neurotoxic)
Tick paralysis is a temporary, ascending neuromuscular paralysis caused by a neurotoxin produced by certain species of ticks, primarily affecting dogs and cats.
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM)
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a severe neurological disease in horses caused by the protozoan parasite Sarcocystis neurona, which invades the central nervous system.
