Neurology

At Portland Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Care, our board-certified Neurologists and neurology team are committed to high-quality medicine and patient care. Our onsite MRI is available 7 days a week, allowing us to provide the gold standard of care to dogs and cats with challenging neurological conditions.

List of Common Neurological Conditions in Cats/Dogs:

  • Intervertebral disc disease
  • Seizures
  • Vascular events (strokes)
  • Meningitis/meningoencephalomyelitis
    • Immune-mediated
    • Infectious
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Lower motor neuron disease
  • Chronic neuropathic pain
  • Brain and spinal cord tumors

Services our Neurology Team Offers:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
  • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap
  • Neurosurgery
    • Hemilaminectomies
    • Ventral slots
    • Craniotomies
    • Dorsal laminectomies
  • Muscle and nerve biopsy
  • Infectious disease testing
  • Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT)

Make An Appointment:

Our neurology team is here for you and your pet. If you are interested in making an appointment with one of our neurologists, please call our office at (207) 878-3121 extension 4 to schedule. Our neurologists see appointments 5 days a week and our team is here for you 24/7 for neurological emergencies.

Financial Considerations

At PVESC, we recognize that financial considerations are crucial for families. We strive to make specialized neurologic procedures, such as MRIs, more accessible:

Average cost for an uncomplicated MRI: ~$5,000

Average cost for an uncomplicated spinal surgery: $7,000-$10,000

While these costs are significant, they are more reasonable compared to other facilities. PVESC Is committed to helping clients by working with insurance companies and offers flexible payment options, including Care Credit, Trupanion Prepay, and Scratch Pay.