Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS)

We utilize advanced diagnostic modalities to accurately and most efficiently determine the cause of your pet’s paralysis, seizures, or back pain. We then develop a specialized treatment plan to provide the optimal care for the individual patient and family. The neurology and orthopedic departments of GCVS work closely together because oftentimes neurological conditions also have underlying, concurrent, or complicating orthopedic problems.

The Neurology & Neurosurgery Department at Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists offers a full complement of on-site neuro-diagnostic and treatments in both neurology and neurosurgery including:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

• Computed Tomography (CT)

• Digital Radiography Electro-diagnostics:

» EMG

» BAER (hearing test)

» EEG

» Nerve Conduction

• Spinal Tap

» Infectious disease testing

• Spinal surgery

• Intracranial surgery

• Spinal stabilization

Treatment of Vertebral Disorders:

• Cervical and thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

• Vertebral fractures/luxations

• Atlantoaxial luxations

• Vertebral and spinal cancer decompressions

• Lumbosacral decompression

• Cervical stabilization (for Wobbler’s syndrome)

• Inflammatory and infectious spinal disorders

Treatment of Brain Disorders

• Seizure diagnosis and treatment

• Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain)

• Brain tumor diagnosis and surgery

• Brain trauma

• Hydrocephalus and intracranial malformations