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Dog Head Shaking: Causes and What to Do
Dog head shaking can mean different things to different people. Let’s begin by differentiating between a dog intentionally shaking its head side to side and a dog’s head shaking involuntarily. Dog Shaking Head Side to Side (Voluntary Action) You may notice your dog shaking its head after a satisfying ear scratch, a long nap, a…
Help! My Dog is Staring at the Wall
First thing’s first. Why is your dog staring at the wall? No, your house isn’t haunted. Well, maybe it is, but you’ll have to dive into that topic on a different blog. For now, let’s focus on some of the more likely possibilities. Common Reasons for a Dog Staring at the Wall 3 of the…
How Can I Tell if My Dog Has a Slipped Disc?
As veterinary neurologists, one of the cases we most frequently see is a dog with slipped disc symptoms. Fortunately, depending on the severity and elected treatment option, prognosis for recovery can be as high as 95% when treated early. However, without timely treatment, your dog’s slipped disc can quickly progress and cause irreversible spinal cord…
10 Common Brain Tumor Symptoms in Dogs
Out of all the neurologic conditions that can affect dogs, especially our older canine companions, brain tumors are actually quite common. So if you’re a dog mom or dad, you’ll want to be able to recognize brain tumor symptoms in dogs. What Is a Tumor? A tumor is an uncontrolled growth of cells within tissue.…
Veterinary Career Path: From Technician to Director
Is veterinary technician a job or a career path? While some are passionate about what they do every day, others may feel trapped in what seems like just a job. The field continues to grow exponentially, and the demand for qualified vet techs remains high. However, it isn’t always clear what advancement opportunities exist for veterinary…
Dachshund Health Issues: 5 Dachshund Neurological Problems
Introducing the tiny, yet mighty dachshund… a big dog trapped in a small dog body, as we like to say at Southeast Veterinary Neurology. Originally bred to hunt badgers in their burrows, the little dog’s temperament is generally described as courageous, tenacious, lively, intelligent, and loyal. Today, they make loveable family companions and are affectionately…
Is There a Home Remedy for Vestibular Disease in Cats?
Vestibular disease can be caused by an underlying issue, which would need to be treated by a veterinary neurologist, or it can be idiopathic, which is a self-resolving condition with an unknown cause. Although there is no home remedy for vestibular disease in cats, there are things you can do at home to help your…
Veterinary Technician Job: Why You Should Consider Southeast Veterinary Neurology
From native to invasive, wild to domestic, and exotics to the familiar, Florida residents have seen it all when it comes to animals. One thing’s for sure – there will be no shortage of veterinary technician job positions in Florida any time soon. Let’s take a closer look… What’s So Special about a Veterinary Technician…
How Much Does IVDD Surgery Cost for Dogs?
IVDD surgery cost depends on many factors. First, let’s talk a little bit about what intervertebral disc disease in dogs is. IVDD, also known as a slipped, bulging, ruptured, or herniated disc, occurs when the once shock-absorbing discs between vertebrae (bones of the back or neck) deteriorate and cause pressure on the spinal cord. Spinal…
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Seizure
Seizures are one of the most common neurological problems we see in veterinary neurology. Still, there are few things more agonizing than witnessing your dog having one. Although you may feel powerless, the best thing you can do for your dog in that moment is stay calm. Knowing what to do when your dog has…