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Hydrocephalus in Puppies Examples
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Hydrocephalus • Both of these puppies unfortunately did not make it. • Hydrocephalus - Water on the Brain • Hydrocephalus, is an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) that has leaked inside the skull, leading to brain swelling. • CSF is the fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, providing both nutrients and protection. • Build-up of CSF can occur in the brain if the flow or absorption of CSF is blocked or too much CSF is produced by the body. • This leads to increased pressure within the skull that presses on the sensitive brain tissues. Increased intracranial pressure can lead to permanent, irreversible brain damage and death. • What causes hydrocephalus in dogs? • Hydrocephalus dogs are born with another condition that causes the fluid buildup that becomes hydrocephalus. • A dog may acquire hydrocephalus or “water on the brain” later in life due to a Vitamin D deficiency, intracranial inflammatory disease, swelling in the brain, a brain tumor, or from the parainfluenza virus. • There are two main types of hydrocephalus in dogs: • Congenital (present at birth) and Acquired. • Congenital hydrocephalus • A birth defect most often associated with a dome-shaped skull, a large open fontanel (“soft spot”) on top of the skull, Low and back set ears, and eyes that appear to gaze downward. • Affected dogs may not have any obvious clinical signs, especially when they are very young. • Clinical Signs Associated with Congenital Hydrocephalus: • Inability to latch on to a nipple to feed and difficulty eating • Smaller than litter mates and slow growth • Abnormal or spastic walking/crawling • Circling or falling over on one side • Changes in behavior • Failure to house train or learn basic commands • Seizures • Bumping into things/lack of coordination • Open fontanel • Weak back legs • Other defects are usually present and accompanying. • It is important to note that not all puppies with large fontanels • will develop hydrocephalus. • Acquired hydrocephalus • This develops when the flow of CSF is blocked or altered by infection, tumor, or swelling. The most common cause of acquired hydrocephalus is a brain tumor. • Clinical signs are similar to those of congenital hydrocephalus. • How is hydrocephalus diagnosed? • In young puppies, a large fontanel and clinical signs consistent with hydrocephalus are usually all that are needed to make a presumptive diagnosis. Including bulging eyes and low, back set ears. Other methods such as ultrasound are also used. • How is hydrocephalus treated? • In the acute or early phases of hydrocephalus, treatment is directed toward reducing CSF production and inflammation by using corticosteroids (steroids, such as cortisone or prednisone). • In more severe or chronic cases, anti-seizure medications will be needed, and drugs may benefit affected dogs. • Surgery to place a tube that runs from the open spaces in the brain to the abdomen can be performed at some veterinary teaching or specialty hospitals. • Success rates as high as 80% are reported in cases treated early. • Considerable risks and potential complications are associated with this procedure, so be sure to thoroughly discuss the benefits and risks of shunts with your veterinarian. • For acquired hydrocephalus, therapy is focused on treating the underlying cause and may range from medications to surgery to radiation therapy. • What is the prognosis for dogs with hydrocephalus? • In general, hydrocephalus in dogs is a serious, often life-threatening, condition. • The forecasted outcome for hydrocephalus depends on its duration and severity. Puppies with congenital hydrocephalus may do well following shunt placement if severe brain damage has not occurred. Dogs with acquired hydrocephalus have a poorer prognosis. Your veterinarian will discuss your pet’s prognosis and treatment options based on its individual condition. • How common is hydrocephalus? • Our veterinarian once told me years ago that this defect is to be expected 1 out of every 50-100 puppies produced in all breeds with large domed heads. • Welcome to Pepite! • Small family breeder, focusing on health, temperament, and exotic color. • Subscribe to our blog for more info and updates! • https://lepepitefrenchies.com/blog • Shop our Amazon Store - Everyday, Breeding, and Whelping needs • https://www.amazon.com/shop/influence... • Check out our website - https://lepepitefrenchies.com • Follow us on Instagram - / lepepitefrenchies • Facebook- / lepepitefrenchies • Find us on Tiktok!
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