News from The ANC

This summer's newsletter introduces Dr. Kara Majors, our newest board-certified neurologist, and the story behind why she joined The ANC. We also recap a strong showing at the ACVIM Forum in Seattle, including Dr. Majors' research on congenital vertebral malformations and a Best Resident Research Award for Dr. Allison Dupont. Dr. Jill Luther joined...

Two stories anchor the May newsletter. One is about a dog who survived something that probably should not have been survivable. The other is about an education system that veterinary medicine has accepted for decades — and why The ANC believes it is time to do better. Ripley belongs to Dr. Melanie Kerschbaum, a...

Seizures in dogs are one of the most frightening things a pet owner can witness. It’s not just scary for the pet; it’s deeply unsettling for the people who love them. In this blog, we’ll walk through what seizures are, what can cause them, and most importantly, what you should do if your pet...

This edition opens with a provocation. Dr. Wininger makes the case that neurology is the "sexiest specialty" in veterinary medicine — not because of the technology, but because of what it asks of the clinician. Careful observation. Thoughtful interpretation. The almost magical ability to watch a dog walk and know, from the pattern alone,...

When a dog or cat comes in for a neurological problem, we do not start with machines. We start with the pet and their owner. What have you noticed at home? When did it begin? What does it look like? Nobody knows your pet better than you do, and that conversation — combined with...

Neck Pain: What It Looks Like and Why It Matters The Animal Neurology Center – St. Louis If you’ve ever suffered from a stiff neck, you know how debilitating and life-changing it can be.  Neck pain is one of the most common neurologic presentations we see at The Animal Neurology Center (ANC) in St....

Every month at ANC, something remarkable happens — and March was no exception. This edition digs into one of the most important conversations in veterinary medicine right now: who's training the next generation of doctors, and whether we're doing enough. Dr. Wininger shares his take, and it's worth a read. Then there's Bacchus —...

Dr. Fred Wininger Featured on The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX Dr. Fred Wininger, founder of The Animal Neurology Center (ANC), was recently featured on The Chris and Amy Show on KMOX, discussing the cutting-edge work being done at the clinic and the impact of specialized veterinary care on pets with neurological conditions....

We’re thrilled to share that The Animal Neurology Center (ANC) has been featured in a news article highlighting our recent achievement as the first veterinary facility in the United States to install the Siemens Healthineers Magnetom Flow.Ace MRI scanner. This revolutionary 1.5 tesla MRI system is the first of its kind in veterinary medicine,...