EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, UK
EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Neurology
Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists
Winchester, UK
This edition first published 2020
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Names: Freeman, Paul M., author. | Ives, Edward, author.
Title: A practical approach to neurology for the small animal practitioner / Paul M. Freeman, Edward Ives.
Other titles: Rapid reference series (John Wiley & Sons)
Description: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley-Blackwell, 2020. | Series: Rapid reference | Includes bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2020017108 (print) | LCCN 2020017109 (ebook) | ISBN 9781119514589 (paperback) | ISBN 9781119514664 (adobe pdf) | ISBN 9781119514701 (epub)
Subjects: MESH: Dog Diseases | Nervous System Diseases–veterinary | Cat Diseases | Handbook
Classification: LCC SF992.N3 (print) | LCC SF992.N3 (ebook) | NLM SF 992.N3 | DDC 636.089/68–dc23
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'To all of my teachers, past and present, and to my mother Claire Ives, the kindest teacher of all.'
Edward Ives
April 2020
Neurology is still perceived by many students as one of the more difficult areas of veterinary medicine to understand. In clinical practice, neurological cases can also cause much anxiety, particularly in regard to clinical decision making when referral is not an option. Ed and I wanted to write a book for students and general practitioners that represents the way we feel neurology should be taught and understood, and one which would simplify a complex topic. There are many wonderful textbooks on the subject already in existence, and this text is in no way designed to compete with those excellent volumes, but rather we hope that it might prove to complement them as an approachable and useful companion for those looking for a better grasp of a complex subject. We have tried to design and produce a practical book full of hints and tips taken from our personal collective experience, which would be accessible as a quick reference guide for use in general practice, as well as hopefully being an easy-to-read textbook for final-year veterinary students. We have tried to include as many photographs and diagrams as possible to illustrate and simplify some of the more complex subject areas, and we are sure that the videos on the accompanying website will aid recognition of some of the less common clinical presentations. We have also included video clips of a normal neurological examination as a reference. This has been a labour of love for us and we are indebted to the many colleagues, both past and present, who have inspired, taught, and assisted us, and are still doing so. The book represents the product of many hours of study, conversation, observation, and clinical practice, and we hope that it may be used and enjoyed by many.
Paul M. Freeman and Edward Ives
The authors are Board-certified neurologists with a combined total of more than 30 years in general practice before entering full-time specialist practice. This has given us a great insight into the needs of general practitioners when it comes to dealing with neurological cases. We have both benefited from excellent teaching through the University of Cambridge, both for our veterinary degrees and later our residency training. We would like to acknowledge the support and advice of our current and past colleagues, as well as that of family and friends.
The original drawings for the book were created by Paul's son Jack Freeman, with digital images produced by Edward himself. We are grateful also to our clients, past and present, especially those of the Queen's Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge, and Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, whose images and videos bring this text to life.
Finally, thanks to Tick, star of the neurological examination videos and Paul's long-time but now sadly deceased Border Collie, whose presence in the neurology office in Cambridge was a source of education and comfort for students and staff alike.
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