Hydrocephalus or brain swelling
The abnormality found is that the dog's head is abnormally large compared to its body size. This is caused by cerebral edema, which occurs when fluid cannot drain from the central nervous system, causing more fluid to accumulate in the brain cavities than normal. This abnormality is present from birth.
Species foundMostly they are in the Toy family, such as: Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians and Chihuahuas
Most dogs with this disease do not live long, but some can live more than two years.
symptomSymptoms of hydrocephalus include unsteady gait, walking in circles, blindness, dazedness, seizures, and slower than normal growth.
TreatmentIt can be treated with medication depending on the progression of the disease and response to medication. and surgical treatment
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