Syringomyelia (SM) & Chiari (CM) Malformation

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Syringomyelia (SM)

Syringomyelia (sear-IN-go-my-EEL-ya) is a disorder in which a cyst or herniation called Syrinx forms within the spinal cord. SM causes a wide variety of neuropathic symptoms due to damage and degeneration of the spinal cord.

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Understanding Canine Epilepsy

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Epilepsy is the most common neurological disorder seen in dogs, and has been estimated to affect approximately 0.75% of the canine population3.

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Seizure Diary

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 This is an example of a record you may use to keep track of your dog's seizure activity. 

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