Neuro Corner Answers
Dr. Andrew Isaacs
DVM Diplomate ACVIM (Neurology)
Dogwood Veterinary Referral Center
Primary interests include intervertebral disc disease, seizure management, luxations/fractures of the spine, and surgery for brain tumors
Question
LINDA ASKS:
Have you seen a link between seizures and IVDD disc episodes?
ANSWER
Dogs that have idiopathic [cause is unknown] epilepsy could have a flare up of seizures due to the stress of having IVDD. Visa versa we see dogs develop IVDD after having had seizures.
Andrew