Atlantoaxial subluxation (AAS) is a neurosurgical condition caused by joint hyperflexion and is characterized by the development of compressive cervical myelopathy. Various ventral fixation techniques have been described to permanently reduce the subluxation by long-term stabilization of the atlantoaxial joint. However, the rate of complications related to implant failure with these techniques remains high. The aim of this study was to describe a cervical distraction–stabilization technique using screws and PMMA to treat AAS and evaluate the clinical outcomes based on neurological and radiographic follow-up. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was performed to confirm the diagnosis of AAS and identify any associated intraparenchymal lesions. Computed tomography (CT) scans were performed for surgical planning. No complications resulting in irreversible damage, surgical revision, or euthanasia protocol were observed. In the immediate postoperative period, the neurological scores showed an improvement of approximately two points from the preoperative values in all subjects. At the 6-month neurological examination (medium-term follow-up), 93% (13/14) of the dogs showed normal neurological function with no signs of pain. Based on clinical follow-up data, the cervical distraction–stabilization technique described in this study appears to be a valuable surgical alternative to treat AAS in toy-breed dogs.

The Cape Genet (Genetta tigrina) is one of the exotic mammal species that are becoming popular as pets. Although it is possible to find some references in the literature regarding Genetta spp. and viverrids, the information about this animal remains scarce and incomplete, starting from the anatomy, a discipline that lays the foundations for deeper knowledge of a species. The aim of the present study is to identify head structures of the Cape Genet, including the skull, brain components, and the dental formula, providing for the first time a three-dimensional anatomical model of the skull, thanks to the help of advanced diagnostic imaging techniques such as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), defining the ideal parameters and protocols of CT, MRI, and anesthesia for this procedure in this species. Results highlight the value of CT and MRI as study tools, enabling clear visualization of cranial structures and offering a potential reference atlas for clinicians and researchers.