Glial Response and Neuroinflammation in Cerebrocortical Atrophy in a Young Irish Wolfhound Dog.

A two-year-old, Irish Wolfhound dog presented with a history of progressive neurological signs. Neurological exam revealed disorientation, absence of menace response, reduction of right nasal sensation, hypermetria and ataxia with reduction of proprioception in all four limbs. MRI findings were compatible with laminar neuronal necrosis and possible bilateral cortical cerebral atrophy.

Use of the Kishigami Atlantoaxial Tension Band in eight toy breed dogs with atlantoaxial subluxation.

Objective: To determine the applicability, complications, and long-term functional outcome of the Kishigami Atlantoaxial Tension Band (Kishigami AATB) for management of congenital and traumatic atlantoaxial (AA) instability in toy breed dogs. STUDY DESIGN; Case series.

Animals: Toy breed dogs (n=8) with congenital or traumatic AA instability.