Visit Preparation
WHAT DOES A VETERINARY NEUROLOGIST DO?
Treat seizures in dogs, cats and other animals. Treat back problems including paralysis in dogs, cats (and skunks! and penguins! and warthogs! and others!).
Treat neck problems in dogs, cats (and cheetahs! and snakes!, and birds!). Treat head trauma and infections (encephalitis) in pets.
Diagnose and treat problems involving nerves like the facial nerve, the auditory nerve, and the vestibular
To make your veterinary services appointment at Veterinary Neurology and Imaging Center of the Chesapeake go as smoothly as possible, please see our guide below.
This will help you come to the appointment prepared, and give you an idea of what to expect. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give our office a call.
HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE VISIT:
Fast at 10 PM the night prior to appointment (water is okay). Specific conditions (diabetes, extremely young animals, other medical concerns) that may be impacted by fasting can be discussed with us prior to the appointment.
Bring all medications the pet is taking in the original packaging.
If records/radiographs have not been sent to us, please bring them with you to the appointment.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE FIRST VISIT:
Hour-long appointment
Full history with our technician
Full neurological/physical exam with our neurologist
Treatment Plan for diagnostics/follow-up
If the Neurologist feels an MRI is the next step, it can either be done the same day as the appointment or scheduled for a different day.
To schedule veterinary services and appointments at VNOIC, give us a call today.