Peripheral Neuropathy (Polyneuropathies) in Cats
 
Unlike the central nervous system, which has the vertebrae of the spine, and the bone of the skull to protect it, the peripheral nerves are more exposed to the elements that enter into the body and come into contact with the body, so they are more susceptible to physical injury and toxic damage. The peripheral nerves are spread over the entire body. They are made up of the motor, sensory, autonomic, and/or cranial nerves, and are responsible for conscious, coordinated movement (somatic), for automatic physical responses (autonomic), and ...read more