BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology, 4th Edition

This best selling manual has been fully revised and updated with the latest information. New chapters include neurological genetic disease testing and counselling; adjunctive therapies; and nutrition. This edition will also feature a DVD-ROM with video clips. Contents 4 DVD Contents 6 Contributors 8 Foreword 10 Preface 11 The neurological examination 12 Lesion localization and differential diagnosis 36 Clinical pathology 47 Electrophysiology 70 Neuroimaging 88 Tissue biopsy 104 Genetic diseases 118 Seizures 128 Coma, stupor and mentation change 147 Disorders of eyes and vision 178 Head tilt and nystagmus 206 Neurological abnormalities of the head and face 224 Tremors, involuntary movements and paroxysmal disorders 243 Neck and back pain 263 Tetraparesis 282 Paraparesis 308 Monoparesis 339 Exercise intolerance and collapse 353 Tail, anal and bladder dysfunction 379 Neurological emergencies 399 Anaesthesia and analgesia 420 Principles of neurosurgery 443 Radiation therapy of the nervous system 481 Rehabilitation of the neurological patient 492 Treatment of neurological disorders with traditional Chinese veterinary medicine 507 Appendix 1 Neurological disorders associated with cat and dog breeds 519 DAMNITV classification of diseases 534 Conversion tables 536 Index 537 The latest edition of this best-selling manual includes the advances made in the use of MRI, and includes new chapters on neurological genetic disease testing and counselling, adjunctive therapies, and the importance of providing adequate nutritional support to neurological patients. This logically organised manual covers the available diagnostic tests, the signs and symptoms of neurological conditions and the current treatment options. Accompanying DVD-ROM contains: video clips, references and further reading to accompany the text