Neurology

Neurology Department at Lakeshore Animal Health Partners in Mississauga

Neurology is the study of the nervous system, including the spinal cord, brain, nerves, and muscles. Veterinary Neurologists provide specialized care to pet patients with neurologic symptoms. This can include, but is not limited to, seizures, spinal pain, weakness, gait abnormalities, loss of balance, vision problems, or cognitive changes.

Lakeshore Animal Health Partners (in Mississauga) has extensive diagnostic capabilities, including a 3T MRI that allows us to obtain high-quality images of the nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. This technology leads to more accurate and informed diagnoses. Additionally, with both a medical neurologist and a neurosurgeon on our team, we can treat a wide range of neurological conditions. The Neurology Department works alongside other specialty departments in our hospital to ensure your dog or cat is provided with the most comprehensive care.

Services Offered

• Consultation and primary case care of patients with neurological symptoms and diseases such as:
  • Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
  • Paresis (weakness) or paralysis
  • Seizures or seizure-like episodes
  • Inflammation of the brain (encephalitis)
  • Brain, spinal and other nervous system cancers
  • Auditory and balance-related disorders (vestibular disease)
  • Polyneuropathies
  • Myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders
  • Cerebrovascular accidents (strokes)
  • Cognitive dysfunction
• Advanced diagnostic imaging with our 3T MRI and 32-slice CT scanner
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection and analysis
• Wireless EEG monitoring in hospital
• Neurosurgical procedures
  • Decompressive surgery for disc herniation (e.g., hemilaminectomy, ventral slot)
  • Craniotomy
  • Atlantoaxial stabilization
  • Biopsies of nerves and muscles
  • Lumbosacral decompression and stabilization
  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement
  • Fracture repair and stabilization

Common Reasons for Consultation

• Paresis, paralysis and gait abnormalities
• Spinal (neck or back) pain
• Seizures and movement disorders
• Epilepsy and ongoing seizure management
• Lameness (limping) without detectable orthopedic cause
• Loss of balance (vestibular disease)
• Vision problems
• Behaviour change
• Cognitive impairment