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Neurology Module
Assessment of your dog's neurological symptoms.
Based on IVETF 2015 guidelines and the modified veterinary Glasgow Coma Scale.
In case of status epilepticus (>5 min), acute paralysis or coma: call your vet immediately or dial
votre emergency vet
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Step 1 of 4 — Breed
What breed is your dog?
Breed determines genetic neurological predispositions.
⚡ Breeds at risk for idiopathic epilepsy
🚨 Breeds with specific neurological risk
🐾 Other breeds
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Step 2 of 4 — Symptoms
Which symptoms are you observing?
Select all symptoms present. Each symptom contributes to the risk score.
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Seizures / epileptic episodes
Involuntary movements, stiffness, paddling, brief loss of consciousness
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Tremors
Trembling of one or more limbs, the head, or generalised
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Loss of balance / head tilt (vestibular ataxia)
Head tilted, loss of balance, nystagmus, circling
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Paralysis of one or more limbs (paresis/paraplegia)
Dragging hind limbs, unable to stand, legs giving way
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Disorientation / circling
Appears lost, staring blankly, circling, head-pressing against walls
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STATUS EPILEPTICUS (>5 min or cluster seizures)
ABSOLUTE EMERGENCY — Continuous seizure >5 min or repeated seizures without returning to normal
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Intense cervical or spinal pain
Cries when touched, hunched back, stiff neck, refuses to move head
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Loss of consciousness / coma
No longer responds to stimuli, unconscious, cannot be roused
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Step 3 of 4 — Quick neurological exam
Quick neurological exam
Answer these simple questions to refine the assessment. Observe your dog calmly.
🧠 Quick self-assessment
Observe your pet and answer the following questions.
My pet can walk
Yes
No
Responds when I speak to / touch them
Yes
No
Pupils are the same size
Equal
Unequal
Appears to be in pain (whimpers, cries)
Yes
No
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Step 4 of 4 — Clinical context
Clinical context
This information refines the neurological risk assessment.
Onset of symptoms
Sudden (< 24h)
Progressive (days/weeks)
Recent trauma?
Recent fall / impact
Road traffic accident
No
Neurological history?
Known/treated epilepsy
Known disc herniation
First time
Seizure duration (if applicable)
No seizures
< 2 minutes
2-5 minutes
> 5 minutes
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