Brain SURGERY
As an innovative and well-equipped modern veterinary hospital, Northwest Specialist Vet provides an extensive range of specialist neurology services for dogs & cats. Whether your pet has sustained a brain injury after a car accident or fall, a brain tumour or simply needs an investigation of neurological issues – such as fits – we can help.
Our team of highly experienced veterinary professionals, alongside a range of cutting-edge medical technology, ensures that we treat all brain issues with the utmost efficiency, innovation, and empathy to restore your pet back to optimum health.
Veterinary brain surgery was quite uncommon until a few years ago, but now offers an innovative and effective form of relief, especially for brain tumours. Here at Northwest Specialist Vet, our cutting-edge CT scanning technology has made the ability to diagnose, locate and subsequently treat brain disorders (and spinal cord diseases) more accessible.
Neoplasia (cancer) is three times more common in dogs and cats than humans.
The principal determinants of successful resection of brain tumours is location and biological classification. Slow-growing meningioma are the best candidates for surgery and the prognosis is good, especially in cats. Benign brain tumours of the dog and cat are also common and can be removed to relieve symptoms and, in some cases, give excellent survival times.
Alongside our surgical services, adjunctive chemotherapy can extend survival times even further, and this is a service offered by Northwest Specialist Vet in our Northwest veterinary hospital.
Syringomyelia or Chiari Malformation
Syringomyelia, or Chiari malformation, is a very common problem in Cavalier King Charles spaniels due to breeding programs for a certain head shape. Here at Northwest Specialist Vet, we offer a range of treatments designed to successfully reduce symptoms, using occipital decompression surgery which often is very successful.
Another condition frequently seen is syringomyelia, which is also associated with Cavaliers. Syringomyelia can be diagnosed in-house in Northwest Specialist Vet using our CT scanner. Surgical decompression of the cerebellum and brain stem as a treatment for syringomyelia can provide a reduction in symptoms, and is some cases can lead to significant improvement.
As one of the Northwest’s best-equipped veterinary hospitals, Northwest Specialist Vet offers in-depth brain injury diagnostics for dogs, cats, and other small animals. We provide advanced CT scanning services designed to quickly and effectively diagnose brain injuries, issues, and trauma to ensure a fast and effective treatment plan that suits your companion animal.
