Description of neurological mimics presented to the neurology service of a small animal referral hospital.

Background: Clinicians observe that cats and dogs referred to neurology services often do not have an underlying neurological disorder. There has been no analysis of the frequency or categorisation of these neurological mimics.

Methods: Retrospective study of 520 cases was carried out.

Effect of radiotherapy on freedom from seizures in dogs with brain tumors.

Background: Seizures are a common presenting sign in dogs with brain tumors.

Hypothesis/objectives: To investigate the effect of radiotherapy on freedom from brain tumor-associated seizures and survival time in dogs.

Animals: Thirty-two client-owned dogs with brain tumor-associated seizures; 18 received medical treatment and radiotherapy, 14 received medical treatment alone.

Medical management of spinal epidural empyema in five dogs.

CASE DESCRIPTION 5 dogs were examined because of clinical signs of myelopathy, including signs of pain associated with the spinal region and rapidly progressive neurologic deficits. CLINICAL FINDINGS In all dogs, results of MRI were consistent with spinal epidural empyema. Concurrent infectious processes were identified at adjacent or distant sites in all dogs, including diskospondylitis, prostatitis, dermatitis, paraspinal infection following a penetrating injury, urinary tract infection, and pyothorax.