Tremors and Twitches in Cats and Dogs: Causation is Key
1.0 CE Credit Hours | Veterinarians & Veterinary Technicians
Overview:
Tremors are an intimidating clinical sign because of the variety of disorders that can cause them. However, many of the causes can be identified and treated by the general practitioner. In this article, we identify the different causes of tremors, and how to diagnose and treat them.
Learning Objectives:
- Gain a greater understanding of how to classify tremors.
- Gain confidence in creating a prioritized differential diagnosis list for tremors.
- Identify blood work abnormalities that are causal for tremors.
- Create initial therapeutic plans for tremors and identify when referral is appropriate.
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology)
Fred Wininger, VMD, MS, DACVIM (Neurology), originally from New Jersey, graduated from the University of Pennsylvania College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing a small animal rotating internship at the University of Georgia, he finished his neurology/neurosurgery residency at Washington State University. There he developed a love for neuroimaging and the development of a novel neuronavigation device. After joining the faculty at the University of Missouri, he applied these interests to develop therapies for both animals and children with the rare neurodegenerative disorder known as Batten disease (neuronal ceroid lipofuscinosis) and was awarded the young investigator award by the Batten Disease Support & Research Association for his work. He then moved to St Louis, Missouri, where he practiced for several years and developed the first hybrid private practice/academic neurology residency program, which continues today. He currently practices at Charlotte Animal Referral & Emergency in North Carolina. In addition to his clinical and teaching responsibilities, Wininger owns and operates 3D Veterinary Printing, LLC, which creates anatomic models and customized surgical tools to aid veterinary surgeons and neurosurgeons around the world. He also is the founding treasurer of the Veterinary Neurosurgical Society, an active member of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, and adjunct professor for the University of Missouri. In his spare time, Wininger enjoys scuba diving, endurance sports, and exploring new places through their food.
This program is RACE-approved for 1.0 hour(s) of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE® approval.
