ABSTRACT

Neurology for the Small Animal Practitioner is a practical presentation of common neurological conditions seen in a small animal practice. The book includes clear guidelines for effective diagnosis and treatment protocols for common neurologic conditions in dogs and cats. Important neurologic pathways and diagnostic procedures are illustrated by original, anatomic drawings and step-by-step procedural figures. Tables and algorithms are used to focus the reader on critical steps in patient evaluation and differential diagnosis. Color illustrations facilitate localization of lesions and patient assessment. The consistent layout, 157 illustrations (102 color), 25 diagnostic images, and 57 tables facilitate the rapid acquisition of information.

Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.

Contents

Section 1 Introduction
Introduction
Some Helpful Hints
Neuroanatomy
Overview of the Patient Evaluation
The Neurologic Examination Overview and Form
Neurologic Examination Techniques and Lesion Localization
Evaluation of the Head
Evaluation of the Gait
Evaluation of the Neck, Thoracic Limbs,
Back, Pelvic Limbs, Tail, and Anus
Postural Reactions
Spinal Cord Reflexes
Miscellaneous
Pain Perception
Lesion Localization

Section 2 Dementia, Stupor, and Coma
Definitions
Lesion Localization
Differentiation of Lesions Causing Stupor or Coma
Differential Diagnosis
Common and Occasional Disorders
Rare Causes of Stupor and Coma
Diagnostic Evaluation
Important Historical Questions
Physical Examination
Neurologic Examination
Applicable Diagnostic Tests
Common and Occasional Disorders
Head Trauma
Intoxication
Hypoglycemia
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Meningoencephalitis
Hydrocephalus
Neoplasia
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Hypoxia and Anoxia
Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome
Rare Causes of Stupor and Coma
Diabetes Mellitus
Hypothyroidism
Hyponatremia
Hypernatremia
Uremic Encephalopathy
Thiamine Deficiency
Lysosomal Storage Disorders
Epidermoid, Dermoid, and Arachnoid Cysts
Lissencephaly

Section 3 Seizures
Definitions
Lesion Localization
Differential Diagnosis by Age Group
Younger Than 1 Year of Age
1 to 5 Years of Age
Older Than 5 Years of Age
Diagnostic Evaluation
Important Historical Questions
Physical and Neurologic Examinations
Applicable Diagnostic Tests
Seizure Disorders
Probable Symptomatic Epilepsy
Idiopathic Epilepsy
Status Epilepticus Therapy
Maintenance Anticonvulsant Therapy
Phenobarbital
Potassium Bromide
Monitoring Therap