Canine Neurologic Disorders
Evidence for the Use of CBD to Treat Canine Idiopathic Epilepsy
by: Sharon M. Albright, DVM, CCRT Article published by the AKC Canine Health Foundation, 03/13/2024 In the world of canine health, cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic [...]
Canine Epilepsy and The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
by John V. Ioia, MD, PhD Neurology: Reprinted from AKC Gazette June 2021 I found that Epilepsy and the CKCS was an interesting but [...]
Syringomyelia
by Dr. John V. Ioia Spine & Neurology: Reprinted from AKC Gazette Magazine, March 2015 Syringomyelia (SM) is a disorder in which a cyst [...]
Neurologic Grants
2023 Use of a Novel, Whole Brain Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Imaging Technique in the Evaluation of Dogs with Idiopathic Epilepsy – Kari Foss, DVM, [...]
Seizure Diary
This is an example of a record you may use to keep track of your dog's seizure activity. You may download a pdf version [...]
Understanding Canine Epilepsy
Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs, and has been estimated to affect approximately 0.75% of the canine population3. The term [...]
Syringomyelia (SM) & Chiari (CM) Malformation
Syringomyelia (SM) Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst or herniation called Syrinx forms within the spinal cord. SM causes a wide variety [...]