Urgent - need Neurologist for dog
 

Hi all!

Friend of mine has a bulldog diagnosed with hydrocephaly so not a good prognosis.

Before taking a decision she would like a second opinion from a second Neurologist.

Do any of you have a recommendation?

Zurich region - preferably towards Zug/Luzern etc.

Thanks

K

Re: Urgent - need Neurologist for dog
 

Dr Frank Steffen is a very highly respected neurologist.

I saw him when Hooligan first began having seizures, he was very helpful is mapping out a sensible route towards diagnosis. I like him very much. Currently we are investigating a new bizarrre behavior that might or might not be neurological, so my primary vet sent him the films - if needed we will see him again.

He is usually at the Tierspital:

http://www.tierspital.uzh.ch/de/Klei...e/steffen.html

He also consults at several area practices. You will likely need a referral from your Haustierartz.


Sending lots of cyber hugs to your friend - that's a very a tough situation to be in.

Re: Urgent - need Neurologist for dog
 

This is also of interest for me.

http://www.englishforum.ch/pet-corne...-lymphoma.html

My cat has also fluids in the brain.
One vet thinks (thought) it was lymphoma. The second one, a FIP virus.

After taking steroids she has improved greatly, but she has balance problems and a hard time to stand on her legs.

The vet said that the fluids may have cause some damages in her brain and I was thinking of having her checked by a neurologist.

Thank you Meloncoilie for the referral.

Re: Urgent - need Neurologist for dog
 

I can also recommend Dr. Steffen. He operated on one of our dogs about 6 years ago at his clinic in Luzern.