Spinal Diseases in Dogs

Spinal disease are common in dogs, however there are a whole variety of issues that can look similar from the outside but have very differential underlying causes. In this talk we will discuss a variety of spinal conditions in dogs, including how to recognise them, the underlying disease process and how they can be treated. We will also talk briefly about the neurological examination and how to identify the location of the issue based on the neuroanatomy.

Feedback from people who joined the live event:

“It was absolutely fantastic, hope to have more CPDs with Dr.Max” (Natalia)

“Thank you Dr Max, that was fascinating!” (Cordelia)

About the Speaker:

Max Foreman

MA VetMB PGCert(VM&S) DipECVN MRCVS

Max is an EBVS recognised specialist in Veterinary Neurology and Neurosurgery.

He qualified with merit from the University of Cambridge Vet School in 2015 with an integrated degree in veterinary pathology and epidemiology. Following graduation, he spent three years working at Wanstead Veterinary Hospital – the flagship hospital of the Goddard Veterinary Group in London. In 2018, Max began a one-year rotating internship at Dick White Referrals, during which time he also was awarded a certificate in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery through the University of Nottingham. He stayed at the same hospital to complete his residency training between 2019-2022 and was awarded the European Diploma in Neurology and Neurosurgery in 2023. Since gaining the diploma and before joining GVS, Max has been working at Fitzpatrick Referrals.

Max has presented research abstracts at both national and international conferences, and has authored and co-authored ten research papers and articles.