Levine Veterinary Neurology

07/25/2025

🐾 Meet Walter! 🐾 This handsome guy is Walter—a 2-year-old Great Dane with a heart as big as his paws! 🐶❤️ Walter visits us for management of suspected idiopathic epilepsy, but you’d never know it from his goofy grin and sweet personality.

👇 Drop a 💙 for Walter if you love big dogs with even bigger personalities!

07/01/2025

🎆🐾 Paw-triotic Pupdate! 🐾🎆We’ll be pawsing operations on July 4th to let our team celebrate Independence Day with their favorite humans (and a few belly rubs).

If your pets get nervous with fireworks, be sure to secure their space and have calming treats ready! 🐶🐱💥

Stay safe, stay cool, and have a pawsome 4th of July! 🇺🇸🐾

06/13/2025

🧠👻 Does your pet stare off into space, circle, or scream out of nowhere?

Sounds spooky—but it might be their nervous system calling for help, not a haunted house situation.

This Friday the 13th, don’t fear the strange. We’re here to help decode your pet’s mysterious symptoms (no Ouija board needed). 🔮

06/12/2025

🧠✨ Meet Cody! ✨🧠
Cody is a sweet 5-year-old Cockapoo who came to us for help with chronic, progressive seizures. After a neurologic exam, we suspected a forebrain issue—and his MRI showed a small area of inflammation deep in his brain that could be due to seizures or possibly an immune-related condition.

To get answers, we performed a spinal tap to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing. This helps us rule out infections and other sneaky causes that can’t be seen on imaging alone.

💡 Did you know? Seizures in young dogs can sometimes be caused by treatable inflammatory conditions—so getting the full picture is key!

Cody was such a brave boy through it all, and we’re rooting for him every step of the way! 🐾💙

06/11/2025

🐾 Say hello to Nelson! 🐾
This sweet 5-year-old French Bulldog came to see us for trouble using his back leg. After an MRI, we discovered a large subarachnoid diverticulum—a fluid-filled pocket putting pressure on his spinal cord. We started with medication, but when that didn’t help, Nelson bravely underwent spinal surgery to remove the pressure. He handled it like a champ and recovered smoothly!

💡 Fun fact: Frenchies, with their compact spines and curly tails, can be more prone to spinal issues—including things like subarachnoid diverticula. While not super common, they can cause serious mobility problems if untreated.

Wishing Nelson extra TLC during his recovery! 💙

06/10/2025

🧠🐾 Meet Gracie! Gracie came in for evaluation of suspected Chiari-like malformation with syringomyelia — a condition we often see in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels.

CLM happens when the skull is too small in the back, causing brain tissue to press on the spinal cord. This can lead to neck pain, yelping, phantom scratching, or wobbliness.

Here she is — living her best life upside down with Dr. Levine. 💖

👉 Did you know? Studies show up to 95% of Cavaliers have MRI signs of Chiari-like malformation, even if they don't show symptoms.

06/09/2025

🧠✨ Medical Monday: What to Do If Your Pet Has a Seizure

Witnessing your pet have a seizure can be terrifying. Here are 3 immediate steps you can take to keep them safe until they recover:

Stay calm and keep them safe – Move furniture and other pets away.

Do NOT put anything in their mouth – They will not swallow their tongue.

Time the seizure – Length matters. Let your vet know how long it lasted.

If your pet has experienced a seizure, we're here to help. Schedule a consult with our neurology team.

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06/07/2025

Meet Lilo! 🐾 This sweet 2-year-old French Bulldog came to us with sudden weakness in her back legs. An MRI showed she had a slipped disc pressing on her spinal cord.

We performed surgery to carefully remove the damaged disc material, and Lilo bounced back smoothly from anesthesia. She stayed with us overnight for monitoring and pain control.

Earlier this week, she came back for her suture removal—and was happily tootin’ around like nothing ever happened! We’re so proud of her progress and excited to see her keep improving. Keep up the great work, Lilo! 🎉💙

06/06/2025

Meet Rio! 🐶💙 This sweet 9-year-old Cocker Spaniel came to us having trouble using his back legs. An MRI revealed a ruptured disc in his lower spine that was putting pressure on his spinal cord—ouch!

To help him walk again and relieve the pain, we performed surgery to remove the pressure. Rio stayed with us overnight and was already wagging his tail the next day as he headed home to recover. 🐾

We’re so proud of his progress and can’t wait to see him back on his feet soon!

06/05/2025

Say hello to Bulbasaur 💚— a sweet 2-month-old kitten who came to us after experiencing seizures. An MRI of her brain showed that she was born with a rare condition where parts of her brain didn’t fully develop, leading to a buildup of fluid (a form of hydrocephalus).

Despite these challenges, Bulbasaur is full of spirit and fight. We’re discussing options like a VP shunt surgery, which may help relieve the pressure in her brain, but there are no guarantees. Her care team—and her rescue—are focused on giving her the best possible quality of life for however long she has. 💛

We’re all rooting for this tiny warrior!

06/04/2025

Meet Josylin, our newest Veterinary Assistant! 🩺🐾 Originally from Colorado, she brings a big heart for animals and a passion for providing top-notch care to every patient she meets. When she’s not helping pets recover (like the one in this photo!), you can find her line dancing, horseback riding, or cooking up something delicious in the kitchen. We’re SO lucky to have her on the team!

05/01/2025

🚨 We’re Hiring! 🚨 Are you a skilled Veterinary Technician looking to specialize in neurology and make a meaningful impact every day? Come join our team of passionate professionals at Levine Veterinary Neurology! 🧠🐾

We're currently looking for a full-time technician to support our neurology service. If you're detail-oriented, compassionate, and ready to be part of something special—we want to meet you!

✨ Competitive pay
✨ Great team environment
✨ Opportunities to grow in a specialty field

📍Apply now: https://www.indeed.com/job/veterinary-technician-neurology-8429923751d3b40f

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