The diagnosis and treatment of neurological disease can be challenging for veterinarians. Many patients with an underlying neurological disorder present to their veterinarian with a variety of symptoms. Some common problems encompassed in the field of neurology are epilepsy, ruptured disks, spinal and head injuries, meningitis, neuromuscular disorders and cancer of the nervous system.

Diagnosing a specific neurological disorder may be very difficult at times. Our objectives are to obtain a complete health history of the patient, and perform a thourough physical examination. This will allow us to determine a diagnostic and therapeutic plan.

What is a Veterinary Neurologist?
A specialist in neurology is trained to provide the highest quality of care to a pet with neurologic disease. Disorders of the nervous system, brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles all fall into this category. Just like the general practitioner, a specialist also has at least 7-8 years of schooling including undergraduate and veterinary school. In addition, a neurologist has at least another 2-3 years of training to complete which must fulfill strict guidelines set by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine.
Dr. Lane and Dr. Sessums are two of approximately 85 veterinary neurologists in the United States.