Most people will have heard of a dog “going off its legs”. Although many owners believe that this is a death sentence for their pet that is very definitely not the case. Whether the paralysis develops gradually or frighteningly quickly, with access to modern diagnostic and neurosurgical techniques many paralysed dogs can walk again. The Animal Spinal Centre at Croft Vet Hospital is one of only a handful of centres in the UK (and the only one in the North of England) that can offer the neurological, neurosurgical and diagnostic veterinary expertise along with round the clock access and the essential ongoing support of a well trained, experienced a team of nurses and physiotherapists. The Animal Spinal Centre is led by Malcolm Ness FRCVS who has a specific Diploma qualification small animal spinal disease and is, additionally, registered as a Specialist surgeon by both RCVS and ECVS. The Animal Spinal Centre at Croft Vets Hospital is, therefore, unique in the region being able to offer advanced diagnostic imaging, appropriate veterinary neurological expertise and, most importantly, a team of trained, experienced and qualified veterinary neurosurgeons who, with the support of nurses and physios give patients the very best chance of making a good recovery.