Acquired canine peripheral neuropathies.
Accurate diagnosis of the many causes of acute and chronic peripheral neuropathy in the dog presents a challenging prospect for any clinician. Being able to accurately localize the observed neurologic signs to the peripheral nervous system is the first challenge. Once this is accomplished, a logical series of diagnostic steps should be pursued so as to have the best chance of reaching a final etiologic diagnosis. Specific therapy can then be instituted to attempt to halt or, in some cases, reverse the peripheral nerve dysfunction.
Cuddon
Paul A
PA
Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado, Loveland 80538, USA. pcuddon@vth.colostate.edu
D000818:Animals; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D009460:Neurologic Examination / Q000662:veterinary; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000662:veterinary*