Background: Spinal arachnoid diverticulum (SAD) is considered a rare disease in cats. Previous reports mainly classified SAD in cats as acquired.
Hypothesis/objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the signalment, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging findings, and outcome in a group of cats with SAD.
J Small Anim Pract
December 2024
Background: This study aimed to identify complications associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection in dogs.
Methods: This was a prospective, observational multicentre study using data collected from 102 dogs undergoing CSF collection for the investigation of neurological disease. CSF was collected from the cerebellomedullary cistern (CMC), lumbar subarachnoid space (LSAS) or both sites.
J Vet Intern Med
November 2022
Background: Bruxism is a repetitive masticatory muscle activity characterized by clenching or grinding of the teeth, or by bracing or thrusting of the mandible, or both.
Objectives: To investigate whether bruxism in awake dogs could be associated with brain lesions.
Animals: Four dogs with episodic bruxism in the awake state.