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Veterinary Neurology & Neurosurgery in Bannockburn, IL

It can be overwhelming to have a pet that is showing sudden or chronic neurological problems. Many neurological conditions in dogs and cats are often urgent and require rapid diagnosis, assessment, and treatment to optimize the pet’s prognosis. Our veterinary neurologists at Veterinary Specialty Center in Bannockburn, IL specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the spinal cord, brain, and peripheral nervous system. VSC’s neurology team helps you and your pet by offering the best diagnostic and treatment options to improve your pet’s outcome and quality of life.

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Dog And Cat Neurology And Neurosurgery In Bannockburn Il

What to Expect During a Veterinary Neurology Appointment

Your veterinary neurology appointment begins with a consultation. During this consultation, we will perform a physical and neurologic examination on your pet, review all records sent to us by your primary care veterinarian, and discuss any relevant history.

The examination includes evaluating your pet’s vision and behavior, checking for neck and/or back pain, and checking spinal reflexes, postural reactions, nerve function, and more.

Our veterinary neurologist, Dr. Bagheri, will discuss your pet’s condition, any possible causes for their clinical signs, diagnostic testing, treatment options, and prognosis. Before starting treatment, we will create a patient care plan and cost estimate for you and your pet.

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Neurological Conditions We Treat

Some of the common neurological problems that we see include:

  • Seizures and epilepsy

  • Strokes

  • Meningoencephalomyelitis of unknown etiology (autoimmune)

  • Infection of the brain and spine

  • Weakness/Paralysis

  • Incontinence

  • Intervertebral disc herniations

  • Balance disorders

  • Tumors of the brain and spine

  • Trauma

  • Congenital anomalies

  • Degenerative myelopathy

  • Subarachnoid diverticulum

  • Vision problems

  • Myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular disorders

  • Hydrocephalus

  • Canine cognitive dysfunction

Diagnostics

Diagnostic tests are critical to hone in on your pet’s diagnosis and check for co-morbidities that may change their treatment plan. Our board-certified veterinary neurologist/neurosurgeon Sarvie Bagheri works with our radiologists, anesthesiologists, surgeons, and rehabilitation team to determine the best diagnostic and treatment options for your pet.

We offer the following diagnostics:

  • Complete blood count, serum chemistry, and urine analysis

  • Advanced laboratory testing

  • Ultrasound and fine needle aspiration

  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis

  • 3 Tesla MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging)

  • 64 Slice CT Scan (Computed Tomography)

  • Neuromuscular evaluation with electromyography (EMG)

  • Auditory evaluation with brainstem auditory evoked response (BAER)

  • Nerve and muscle biopsy

Surgical Procedures

We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for treating neurological issues in our patients, including:

  • Brain/spinal tumor resection

  • Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) surgery

  • Skull fracture repairs

  • Spinal fracture repairs

  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement for hydrocephalus

  • Durectomy for subarachnoid diverticulum

  • A-A luxation stabilization

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