Pistachio, a 13 month old Sphynx Cat, was referred to our neurology service for a several month history of progressive ambulatory ataxia in his pelvic limbs. You can see in the video below that when he tried to walk he would take very dramatic steps with his left hind leg or his legs would give out from under him. It is very abnormal for such a young cat to have such pronounced ataxia without a known injury. This lead our doctors to draw some preliminary conclusions about wha

*The following chart and information is designed as a quick reference guide and can not replace the breadth of knowledge needed to provide appropriate anesthetic care. Hypotension, "low blood pressure", is a common issue faced by doctors and technicians providing anesthesia to their patients. Typically defined as a mean arterial blood pressure less than 60mm Hg or a systolic arterial blood pressure less than 90mm Hg, the presence of hypotension can be a chronic condition or c

One of the primary issues that we manage at the VSCAN is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). IVDD can affect animals in different ways depending on the breed, the location of the disease, and the type of IVDD. Certain breeds, such as dachshunds, are more susceptible to developing issues related to IVDD over the course of their life. Here we'll discuss a bit about each type and a basic understanding of the spinal structures that are involved. Three main components make up the