BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Neurology, 4th Edition

Neurology cases in veterinary medicine are still some of the most challenging and frustrating cases that are seen. The availability of MRI and the advances in this diagnostic techniTue’s capabilities have made neurology more accessible, though unfortunately more expensive and potentially more complicated. As other specialties have also advanced, the effects of long-term systemic diseases, ongoing cancer control and new drugs for many diseases of the nervous system create novel problems for us to deal with. However, the neurological examination has remained the mainstay of patient evaluation and monitoring. It is from this basis that we can keep neurology as straightforward as it should be, with advances only making the diagnostics and treatments more successful. Contents DVD Contents Contributors Foreword Preface The neurological examination Lesion localization and differential diagnosis Clinical pathology Electrophysiology Neuroimaging Tissue biopsy Genetic diseases Seizures Coma, stupor and mentation change Disorders of eyes and vision Head tilt and nystagmus Neurological abnormalities of the head and face Tremors, involuntary movements and paroxysmal disorders Neck and back pain Tetraparesis Paraparesis Monoparesis Exercise intolerance and collapse Tail, anal and bladder dysfunction Neurological emergencies Anaesthesia and analgesia Principles of neurosurgery Radiation therapy of the nervous system Rehabilitation of the neurological patient Treatment of neurological disorders with traditional Chinese veterinary medicine Appendix 1 Neurological disorders associated with cat and dog breeds Appendix 2 DAMNITV classification of diseases Appendix 3 Conversion tables Index 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 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. 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