Veterinary Neurosurgery
Reactive, reassuring treatment
Neurological problems call for a quick response from experienced professionals; those who can commence the right kind of treatment quickly while offering exceptional levels of support for pet owners.
We’re ready to respond to the most complex of neurosurgery cases. As soon as we’re needed, we’re there to provide advanced, personalised care, while always prioritising wellbeing above everything else.
Neoplasia
Find out moreOne of the types of neoplasia in dogs we treat are brain tumours, which is a form of cancer that affects the brain itself or the brain tissue.
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Find out moreIf your vet thinks your pet may have IVDD, they’ll most likely arrange for an MRI or CT scan so they can effectively diagnose the condition and locate the source.
Chiari-like Malformation And Syringomyelia
Find out moreCommon in small-breed and brachycephalic dogs, both chiari-like malformation and syringomyelia are inherited disorders.
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE)
Find out moreA sudden spinal injury, fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) is caused by a blood vessel blockage in the spinal cord.
Canine Degenerative Myelopathy
Find out moreCanine Degenerative Myelopathy (CDM) is a progressive, degenerative disease that affects a dog’s spinal cord along with the brain and cranial nerves.
Hemilaminectomy
Find out morehemilaminectomy is a type of surgery commonly used to manage injuries and spinal conditions such as Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), which can cause spinal compression in dogs and cats.
Facial Paralysis In Dogs & Cats
Facial paralysis in dogs & cats can have multiple causes and symptoms, such as drooping & dribbling. Find out more on our website.
End-to-end care for you and your pet
We know that when your pet has a neurological problem, the future can seem uncertain. It’s often a frightening and upsetting time, and you just want the best possible outcome. We’re here to help you throughout your pet’s treatment, by your side at every step of the journey so that you feel knowledgeable, prepared and reassured.
Make a referral
If you’re a veterinary professional and want to make a referral for a neurology case, please fill in our simple form. If you’re a pet owner and want to understand more about what happens next, just get in touch and we’ll be happy to talk things through with you.
How other owners feel about us
We would like to thank Don and the rest of the Dogwood team for everything they have done for Casper. He is making an excellent recovery after his spinal surgery and is certainly getting back to his normal self again. Thank you!
Judith Storey and her 1 year old Shih Tzu Casper
I couldn’t be happier with the treatment Luna received from Don and the team. She had excellent care during her few days there and I think she enjoyed all the fuss – and now she’s home we can’t keep her still!
Marissa Lowe and her 2 year old cat Luna
Our veterinary neurosurgery services
We’ll be able to advise the best course of treatment depending on your pet’s condition and its severity. We can treat a wide number of neurological conditions, including but not limited to: