ANIMAL NEUROLOGY Seeing the Neurologist
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Board-certified neurologist, Dr. Michael Wolf (right) examines Curly with licensed veterinary technician Rachael Neault. Board-certified neurologist Dr. Peter Maguire consults with Ella. Dr. Michael Wolf prepares a patient for MRI with Beth Woods, LVT as Keri Hickey, LVT reviews MRI images outside the Center’s MRI suite. ANIMAL NEUROLOGY & MRI CENTER • ANIMAL REHAB & FITNESS CENTER • ANIMAL ER CENTER What to expect If your pet has an appointment to see a veterinary neurologist, chances are you have been referred by your family veteri- narian. Your pet most likely has an illness or injury affecting its brain, spine, nerves or muscles that requires specialized care. At Animal Neurology & MRI Center, our goal is to ensure that each pet receives the highest standard of care possible. Our board-certified neurologists work closely with your veterinarian to understand your pet’s history and provide the best continuity of care. When you visit Animal Neurol- ogy & MRI Center, your pet will be examined by a neurologist. Tests will be recommended to determine the cause of your pet’s illness. Following the tests, the neurologist will be able to provide you with potential treatment options. In most cases, your pet will be required to stay hospitalized after the consultation or return for some or all of the steps we have outlined here. Please contact us if you have any questions prior to your visit. 1. Your pet’s examination Your pet’s first visit to the neurologist starts with an examination and consultation. Before your visit, our staff neurologist will have reviewed your pet’s records provided by your family veterinarian. During your visit, our neurologist will: • Ask you about your pet’s behavior and any visible changes • Conduct a physical and neurological examination of your pet At this time, the neurologist will examine and explain your pet's visible symptoms. In many cases, tests may be required to determine the underlying CAUSE of your pet’s condition. A thorough diagnosis is essential in determining what type of treatment will help your pet. WE PROVIDE ON-SITE: DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING: • MRI Suite • CT-scan Suite • Digital X-ray Suite • Myelography SPINAL FLUID ANALYSIS ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY • EMG • Nerve conduction studies • Hearing testing/BAER Every effort is made to perform imaging diagnostics such as MRI, CT-scan and myelography the same day as your appointment, however this is not always possible depending on the time of day, whether or not your pet needs to be hospitalized and any pet emergencies requiring immediate attention. 2. Making a thorough diagnosis The neurologist will explain to you the tests or procedures recommended to identify the cause of your pet’s illness. Animal Neurology & MRI Center was the first veterinary center in the Midwest to offer MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for pets. We use the latest imaging technology to identify problems more quickly and accurately with less stress to your pet. (See Insights on “Diagnostic Testing” for more information on tests and procedures.) Most of these procedures require that your pet be admitted as a patient and anesthetized. Prior to the procedure, the neurologist will want to make sure that your pet has no other health problems that could make anesthesia risky. This will be done by reviewing recent test results and by performing routine blood work, x-rays and an ECG. Once we have determined that your pet can be safely anesthetized, your pet will be ready for the procedure. Our staff will call to let you know when the proce- dure will begin and when it is done. The neurologist will then be ready to discuss the results with you. ANIMAL NEUROLOGY volume two • issue two • neurology Seeing the Neurologist
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Board-certified neurologist, Dr. Michael Wolf (right) examines Curly with licensed veterinary technician Rachael Neault.
Board-certified neurologist Dr. Peter Maguire consults with Ella.
Dr. Michael Wolf prepares a patient for MRI with Beth Woods, LVT as Keri Hickey, LVT reviews MRI images outside the Center’s MRI suite.
ANIMAL NEUROLOGY & MRI CENTER • ANIMAL REHAB & FITNESS CENTER • ANIMAL ER CENTER
What to expectIf your pet has an appointment to see a veterinary neurologist, chances are you have been referred by your family veteri-narian. Your pet most likely has an illness or injury affecting its brain, spine, nerves or muscles that requires specialized care. At Animal Neurology & MRI Center, our goal is to ensure that each pet receives the highest standard of care possible. Our board-certified neurologists work closely with your veterinarian to understand your pet’s history and provide the best continuity of care.
When you visit Animal Neurol-ogy & MRI Center, your pet will be examined by a neurologist. Tests will be recommended to determine the cause of your pet’s illness. Following the tests, the neurologist will be able to provide you with potential treatment options. In most cases, your pet will be required to stay hospitalized after the consultation or return for some or all of the steps we have outlined here. Please contact us if you have any questions prior to your visit.
1. Your pet’s examinationYour pet’s first visit to the neurologist starts with an examination and consultation. Before your visit, our staff neurologist will have reviewed your pet’s records provided by your family veterinarian. During your visit, our neurologist will:• Ask you about your pet’s behavior and
any visible changes• Conduct a physical and neurological
examination of your pet At this time, the neurologist will examine and explain your pet's visible symptoms. In many cases, tests may be required to determine the underlying CAUSE of your
pet’s condition. A thorough diagnosis is essential in determining what type of treatment will help your pet.
WE PROVIDE ON-SITE:DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING:
• MRI Suite • CT-scan Suite• Digital X-ray Suite • Myelography
SPINAL FLUID ANALYSISELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
• EMG • Nerve conduction studies • Hearing testing/BAER
Every effort is made to perform imaging diagnostics such as MRI, CT-scan and myelography the same day as your appointment, however this is not always possible depending on the time of day, whether or not your pet needs to be hospitalized and any pet emergencies requiring immediate attention.
2. Making a thorough diagnosisThe neurologist will explain to you the tests or procedures recommended to identify the cause of your pet’s illness. Animal Neurology & MRI Center was the first veterinary center in the Midwest to offer MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) for pets. We use the latest imaging technology to identify problems more quickly and accurately with less stress to your pet. (See Insights on “Diagnostic Testing” for more information on tests and procedures.) Most of these procedures require that your pet be admitted as a patient and anesthetized. Prior to the procedure, the neurologist will want to make sure that your pet has no other health problems that could make anesthesia risky. This will be done by reviewing recent test results and by performing routine blood work, x-rays and an ECG. Once we have determined that your pet can be safely anesthetized, your pet will be ready for the procedure. Our staff will call to let you know when the proce-dure will begin and when it is done. The neurologist will then be ready to discuss the results with you.
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FOR THE VETERINARIAN Our neurologists are available Monday through Saturday for appointments and are on call 24/7 for consultations and emergencies. All diagnostics – including MRI, CT-scan, myelography, spinal fluid analysis and electrophysiology – are performed on-site.
REGISTER TO OBTAIN DIGITAL IMAGES (MRI, CT, X-RAYS) AND OTHER TEST RESULTS. Simply email us at [email protected] to sign up. Once we have your email address on file, your patient’s images can be emailed to you or posted to our server for you to review.
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3. Your pet’s treatment Our neurologists and neurosurgeons have extensive experience in treating spine and brain injuries and diseases, seizures, paralysis and other serious neurological conditions in dogs, cats and other pets. Based upon the results of your pet’s diagnosis, our neurologist will recommend one or more of these treatment options: • Drug treatment • Surgery • Rehabilitation • Alternative therapies
If your pet is being treated with medi-cation, you will be provided with specific directions for administering this at home. If your pet requires surgery, this will require hospitalization typically for at least several days to give your pet time to heal. If the neurologist recommends rehabilitation or alternative therapies, this will be coordinated through our state-of-the-art Animal Rehabilitation & Fitness Center. At-home exercises and treat-ments may also be recommended.
4. Post-treatment careIn all cases, when your pet is ready to go home, our staff will schedule a discharge appointment. At the time of discharge, our staff will discuss the care and precautions that you will need to take in caring for your pet at home. Discharge instructions will address: • Administering medication • Special food or diet • Restricted activities • Wound maintenance • Behaviors to watch • Monitoring instructionsYou will be asked to follow these instructions and to make a recheck appointment for your pet, most likely in the next week or two.
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The Animal Neurology & MRI Center is centrally located in the Metro Detroit area
Board-certified neurologists caring for pets 24/7.• Neurologists on call for consultations and emergencies.• State-of-the-art Imaging Center with MRI suite, CT suite
and digital x-ray suite.• Around-the-clock pet hospitalization.• Private client hospitality lounge.
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Board-certified neurologist Dr. Michael Wolf (right) consults with Pamela Warsinke about her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Brice.
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