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Encephalitis
General information on EncephalitisEncephalitis is an inflammation of the brain. The most common cause of Viral Encephalitis is canine distemper. Other causes include herpesvirus pseudorabies and rabies. Bacterial Encephalitis is caused by and infection that enters the brain by the circulatory system or by an abscess in the neck or head and sometimes by an infection in the dogs nasal cavity. Although rare, Encephalitis can be caused by ticks or protozoan diseases. Lead poisoning from dogs chewing on materials containing lead paint can also cause brain swelling. Symptoms of EncephalitisSymptoms of Encephalitis may include depression, seizures, fever, unsteady gait, coma, aggression or other behavioral changes.
Treatments for EncephalitisTreatment of Encephalitis may include medications (Corticosteroids) to reduce the swelling an inflammation. Anticonvulsants may be prescribed if the dog is having seizures. Antibiotics are used if there is a bacterial infection. Personal Experience If you have personal pet experience with Encephalitis share your information here - Click Here Encephalitis - personal experiencesEncephalitis experience by - Patty Savannah, Georgia My yorkie contacted encephalitis when she was 7 yrs old. Unknown origin so attributed to the breed. She has done well altho she became almost blind from her first seizure. She had done remarkable on her medications until now when she is 12yrs old. She is experiency some medical problems this week. She has been on 3 medications sometimes increasing her Phenobarbital. She has always weighed 3 to 4 lbs. She takes Prednisone, azathioprine & Phenobarbital. -------- View all personal experiences on Encephalitis If you want to share information on a different disease, select a disease from A to Z - Click Here - Diseases A to Z Remember, this information is for reference only. Always contact your vet or pet profesional for advice.
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