
VESTIBULAR DISEASE IN CATS EXPLAINED
When your cat is acting strangely, you notice. Vestibular Disease in cats is characterized by head tilting,

THE SYMPTOMS OF MENINGITIS IN DOGS
When most of us hear the word “meningitis”, we get a sinking feeling in our guts. Meningitis, although rare,

HEAD TREMORS IN DOGS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
As pet owners, our main job is to take care of our pets. This includes feeding them adequate meals and portions,

ANESTHESIA CASE STUDY: BRAIN DISEASE
A 10-year-old female spayed German Shepherd dog presented to the neurology service for new onset of seizure activity.

CURRY IS STARTING TO WALK!
We are so happy to be part of healing these wonderful companions.

SIMBA WAS HIT BY A DUMP TRUCK…
If you’ve ever been to Healing Hands Animal Hospital on the Eastern Shore, you’ve likely met Simba the cat,


Q&A WITH VETERINARY ANESTHESIOLOGIST, REBECCA KRIMINS, DVM, MS
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A PET IS ANESTHETIZED?


BRAIN TUMORS IN DOGS & CATS
The diagnosis of brain tumor in a much-loved dog or cat can be overwhelming for an owner—and it can be a great concern for the family’s

NEURO STATISTICS TO KNOW: INTERVERTEBRAL DISK DISEASE RECOVERY BASED ON PRESENTATION & TREATMENT
Our dog Tinker had to go out for his daily walk.

METRONIDAZOLE NEUROTOXICITY AND TREATMENT
Metronidazole is a synthetic nitroimidazole compound used in small animal practice for the treatment

WHEN TO REFER NEUROSURGERY CASES: BACKS, NECKS & SEIZURES
The most common neurosurgical cases for dogs are those of the thoracolumbar (T3-L3) spine,

7 QUESTIONS ABOUT SPINAL SUBARACHNOID “CYSTS”
A spinal subarachnoid cyst is not actually a cyst; instead it is a fluid-filled dilation within the subarachnoid space.

CERVICAL ARTHROPLASTY: ARTIFICIAL DISC REPLACEMENT FOR DISC-ASSOCIATED WOBBLER SYNDROME
For more than 15 years, I’ve had a special interest in the definitive

ATLANTOAXIAL SUBLUXATION MICROSURGERY
In July, Shannon G. and her family brought home two Yorkie puppies, Benny and his sister, Pippa. After having Benny groomed

SIX QUESTIONS DOG OWNERS ASK ABOUT BACK PROBLEMS AND PARALYSIS IN DOGS
Dogs that can barely walk and those that can’t walk at all due to disk disease have an 80% to 95% chance to return

8 QUESTIONS ABOUT FELINE IDIOPATHIC VESTIBULAR DISEASE
Feline idiopathic vestibular disease (IVD) is a disease of uncertain cause that affects the peripheral (outside the brain)

CUTTING EDGE TREATMENT FOR BRAIN TUMORS IN DOGS
There’s exciting, ground-breaking research on brain tumors in dogs being done by G. Elizabeth Pluhar, DVM, PhD and

THE GREAT IMITATOR: DIAGNOSING AND TREATING IDIOPATHIC POLYARTHRITIS (IMMUNE-MEDIATED)
Veterinary neurologists often evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients that are referred to us for back pain and/or weakness.