Webinar
A Better Understanding of Neurological Disease in Senior Dogs
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It’s no secret that the aging process in humans can often lead to sometimes unexpected neurological changes within our bodies. What is less commonly known is that these neurologic changes are also seen in our senior canine companions. In this lecture Dr. Cook shed some light on a few of the most common neurological disorders and concerns seen in our older patients, including cognitive dysfunction, mobility issues, vestibular events, seizures and more. We discussed how these issues present, when to contact your veterinarian, and what we can do to help our beloved pets as they go through these changes.
A highly-regarded neurologist and neurosurgeon, Dr. Jim Cook, DVM, PHD, DACVIM, has more than 40 years of experience in the field. He received his Phd in Neurophysiology from the University of Georgia after he earned his DVM from The Ohio State University. A board-certified neurologist for more than 35 years, he has a special interest in spinal surgery and MRI interpretation. Today, he is not only a well-respected neurologist and neurosurgeon, but he is also a sought-after thought-leader. Dr. Cook has authored and co-authored more than 30 referred veterinary and human journal articles, textbook chapters and research abstracts in some of the world’s most well-respected industry publications. He has also presented on a wide range of topics at the local, state, national and international stage. Dr. Cook currently practices at Specialists in Companion Animal Neurology in Clearwater, FL where he works in partnership with his patient’s primary care veterinarian to diagnose and treat dogs and cats with neurological disease.
