The Neurology and Neurosurgery Service at Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital provides comprehensive care for companion animals with neurological conditions. We evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad array of diseases that either primarily or secondarily affect the nervous system. If your pet is diagnosed with a condition affecting the brain, spinal cord, and/or nerves, we offer both medical and surgical treatment options. In cases where we cannot cure a certain condition, we can help manage the disease to give your pet the best quality of life possible.

Common Conditions We Treat:

• Intervertebral disk herniation

• Encephalitis/meningitis

• Epilepsy and seizure disorders

• Brain and spinal tumors

• Vestibular disease

• Lumbosacral disease/ cauda equine syndrome

• Degenerative myelopathy

• Neuromuscular diseases

• Spinal cord injury

• Head trauma

Consider scheduling a neurological evaluation if your pet is experiencing neck or back pain, seizures, changes in mentation or personality, balance problems, muscle atrophy, weakness, or tremors.

Getting Treatment

To schedule an appointment, call our office at

Akron: (330) 664-6504

Cleveland East: (216) 201-9840

For after-hours emergencies call:

Akron: (330) 666-2976

Cleveland East: (440) 673-3483

Our Services

• Board-certified specialist-led care team

• Care for medical and surgical conditions

• Advanced neurosurgical training

• 1.5T MRI for brain and spinal imaging

• Multislice CT scanner

• Cerebrospinal fluid collection and analysis

• Myasthenia gravis testing

• Muscle and nerve biopsy

• EMG testing

You will receive a call immediately following your pet’s procedure to let you know their status and the outcome of the procedure or surgery. In addition, you will receive a call from us every morning that your pet is in the hospital. We perform rounds first thing in the morning and then call you with an update. We will also call you in the evenings — offering an update on how your pet did throughout the day.

What to Expect During My Pet's Appointment & FAQs:

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• Neurology Post-Op FAQs

• Neurology Seizure FAQs

• Pet Owner FAQs – What to Expect