NEUROLOGY

Welcome to our neurology service, led by Dr. Carrie Jurney, a board-certified neurologist with over 10 years of experience in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dr. Jurney specializes in the diagnosis in treatment of diseases of the brain, spine, nerves and muscles. She has a particular expertise in neurosurgery, including spinal stabilization and neurosurgical oncology.

Neurologic symptoms can be upsetting to see in your beloved pet. From weakness to seizures to paralysis, our neurology team is here to help.

At our center, we understand that neurological disorders can be complex and challenging to diagnose and treat. That's why we work closely with referring veterinarians to provide personalized and compassionate care for each patient. Our team of experienced veterinary professionals is dedicated to finding the best possible outcome for every animal in our care.

Meet Our Neurology Team

Carrie Jurney, DVM DACVIM (Neurology)

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Mona Qahwash, DVM DACVIM (Neurology)

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Frequently asked Neurology questions

  • A veterinary neurologist is a veterinarian with advanced training in diagnosing and treating conditions of the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles. After veterinary school, they complete several additional years of specialized training and board certification in neurology and neurosurgery.

    At Remedy Veterinary Specialists, our neurology team includes two board-certified veterinary neurologists, Dr. Carrie Jurney and Dr. Mona Qahwash. With access to advanced imaging like MRI and a full range of medical and surgical options, we're here to help pets with seizures, back pain, difficulty walking, and other neurologic concerns.

  • It depends on your pet’s condition. Neurologic issues affecting the brain or spine often require imaging like MRI or procedures like spinal taps. If the concern involves the muscles or nerves, we may recommend electrodiagnostic tests (such as electromyography and nerve conduction studies), muscle biopsies, or specialized lab work. At your appointment, our team will evaluate your pet and walk you through the diagnostics we recommend, step by step.

  • Below are just some of the diseases that maybe diagnosed by our team. Clicking on the link will take you to our pet parent education section on the topic.
    • Seizures

    • Epilepsy

    • Encephalitis

    •Inflammatory Brain Disease

    • Head Trauma

    • Strokes

    • Hydrocephalus

    • Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome (Chiari Malformation)

    • Brain Tumors

    • Canine Cognitive Dysfunction

  • Below are just some of the diseases that maybe diagnosed by our team. Clicking on the link will take you to our pet parent education section on the topic.

    • Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

    • Degenerative Myleopathy

    • Diskospondylitis

    • Spinal Cord Tumors

    • Subdural Diverticulum

    • Vertebral Malformations

  • Below are just some of the diseases that maybe diagnosed by our team. Clicking on the link will take you to our pet parent education section on the topic.

    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Neuritis

    • Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor

    • Polyradiculoneuritits

    • Tetanus

  • A veterinary MRI is one of the most advanced tools we have to diagnose problems in the brain and spine. Unlike bones, the brain, spinal cord, and nerves are soft tissues and they’re protected by bone so they don’t show up well on x-rays. MRI allows us to see these structures in high detail.

    If your dog or cat is experiencing neurological symptoms like seizures, balance issues, back pain, or trouble walking, an MRI helps us identify the underlying cause. This non-invasive imaging technique plays a key role in diagnosing conditions such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), brain tumors, inflammation, and more.