Central Texas Veterinary Specialty Hospital

The Neurology Team

Central Texas Veterinary Neurology is staffed by Dr. Mike Higginbotham. We offer complete diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities for patients with a wide variety of neurological conditions. Dr. Higginbotham graduated from Auburn University. He completed a general internship at Mississippi State University, neurology specialty internships at the University of Georgia and Affiliated Vet Specialists in Florida. He completed a 3-year residency program in neurology and neurosurgery at the Veterinary Neurological Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Neurology Services

The Neurology Service is committed to providing comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nerve disorders. Some of the services we offer include:

• Full neurologic consultation
  On-site MRI (1.5T)
  CT scan (Helical quad slice)
  Electrodiagnostic testing
  Digital radiography
  Brain, spine, and peripheral nerve surgery 
  Epilepsy and seizure management
  Neuro-oncologic diagnosis and treatment
  Rehabilitation and physical therapy (including underwater treadmill)

What You Can Expect

At Central Texas Veterinary Neurology, many of the diagnostic tests that we perform require a short general anesthesia. We continuously monitor a variety of patient parameters during all of our testing procedures to obtain the most accurate diagnosis in as safe a way as possible. Patients recovering from anesthesia may need to spend a night with us in the hospital to ensure a safe recovery. Please be prepared to leave your pet with us by bringing any medications or special diets that are currently being given.