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Neurology Services for Pets in Chattanooga, TN

When your pet faces a neurological condition, you want answers—and a path forward. At VCSG, our board-certified neurology team specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain, spinal cord, muscles, and nervous system. Whether your pet is experiencing seizures, mobility issues, or unexplained symptoms, we combine advanced imaging technology (MRI, CT scans) with expert, compassionate care to find solutions that improve their quality of life.

If your pet or patient needs neurological care, contact us for a consultation.

What Sets VCSG’s Neurology Department Apart

Learn how VCSG is raising the bar in pet neurology care as Dr. Christiane Massicotte, MS, PHD, DACVIM (Neurology) highlights our advanced technology.

Pet Neurology Services We Provide

Our team provides specialized diagnostics and treatments for a variety of neurological conditions in pets. By working closely with you and your primary veterinarian to develop a treatment plan that supports both your pet’s health and your family’s needs, we guarantee that we’re here for you every step of the way. Our neurological services we offer include:

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Advanced Diagnostics

  • Cerebrospinal fluid collection and analysis (CSF)
  • CT scans of the brain and spine
  • MRI studies of the brain, spine, brachial plexus
  • Myringotomy to obtain cytology and culture
  • Spinal radiographs

Electrodiagnostic Testing

  • Electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Electromyography (EMG) 
  • BAER hearing test
  • Nerve conduction (NCV and CAP)

Neurological Disease Evaluation & Treatment

  • Epilepsy and seizure management
  • Intervertebral disc diseases (IVDD)
  • Peripheral nervous system disorders
  • Vestibular syndromes
  • Wobbler syndrome
  • Vascular infarct of the brain and spinal cord
  • Spinal fractures and subluxation
  • Tumors of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves
  • Urinary or fecal incontinence

Encephalitis & Meningitis Treatment

  • Immune-mediated disorders like GME, necrotizing encephalitis, and pug encephalitis
  • Infectious diseases like tick-borne, neosporosis, toxoplasmosis, viral (distemper, FIP, FIV), fungal, and bacterial infections

Spinal and Neurological Surgeries

  • Artificial disc implants for disc-associated wobbler syndrome (DAWS)
  • Atlantoaxial subluxation decompression/stabilization
  • Cervical stabilization, distraction, and fusion
  • Foramen magnum decompression
  • Hemilaminectomy, dorsal laminectomy, and ventral slot
  • Foraminectomy
  • Fenestration
  • Tumor removal and/or biopsy of the brain and spine
  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement

Congenital & Structural Neurological Conditions

  • Cervical and lumbosacral stenosis
  • Cervical and thoracolumbar pain 
  • Congenital malformations of the brain and spine
  • Deafness (congenital or acquired)
  • Discospondylitis
  • Head trauma
  • Spinal fracture repair and stabilization
  • Treatment of congenital malformations (stabilization and decompression)

Muscle & Nerve Procedures

  • Muscle and nerve biopsies

Forward-Thinking Neurology Care for Your Pet

Neurological conditions can be complex, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. At VCSG, our experienced neurology team is dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care tailored to your pet’s needs. With advanced diagnostics, specialized treatment options, and a commitment to collaboration, we’ll help you find the best path forward.

If your pet is showing signs of a neurological issue, we’re here to help. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your options.