Dr. Sears describes a spinal tap

This is from from Dr. Sears’ lecture in October 2009. It’s a very useful clip for any vets who are using the spinal tap. The DVD has been completed and should be available soon.

Dr. Sears explains the spinal tap

Dr. Sears explains the spinal tap

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~ by edbond251 on December 17, 2009.

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4 Responses to “Dr. Sears describes a spinal tap”

  1. [...] Here is a video in which Dr. Sears describes how to perform the spinal tap used in this treatment. [...]

    Distemper dog with seizures « Kind Hearts In Action said this on February 12, 2010 at 1:45 am | Reply

  2. Hello I am D.V.M. Luz Maria Perez we are in mexico and we have a doberman in our clinic with confirm distemper he already has chorea high fever, nasal and ocular discharge, weak, dehydration, we are treating with the regular fluids, vitamins, antivirals, antibiotics, and caseine, he has not improved has been here only one day and we are willing to try this new treatment by tomorrow, on my understanding we have to do the spinal tap becasue already has neurological sings is that correct? or can we still do the IV vaccine of newcastle? any recomendations?
    thanks
    Sincerely D.V.M. Luz Maria Perez

    Luz Maria Perez said this on February 16, 2010 at 9:07 pm | Reply

    • Yes, if the dog is in the seizure stage, you will need to perform the spinal tap, which is described on this page. I will send you contact information for other vets who may be able to help you.

      edbond251 said this on February 16, 2010 at 10:59 pm | Reply

  3. [...] [Note: A video on how to perform this procedure is available at http://kindheartsinaction.com/2009/12/17/dr-sears-describes-a-spinal-tap/ [...]

    Treatment of Neurologic Distemper « Kind Hearts In Action said this on March 4, 2010 at 5:33 pm | Reply

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