The dog’s body is complex and susceptible to various diseases, most of which are shared with humans, because there are very few diseases that affect only humans.
Dog owners should be informed of diseases that pose a greater danger to their pet, so that they recognize symptoms in advance and act accordingly. In this Article of Animal Expert, we will explain the symptoms and treatment of meningitis in dogs.
- The term meningitis indicates inflammation of the meninges.
- The three membranes that line and protect the brain and spinal cord.
- This inflammation occurs as a result of infection caused by microorganisms.
- Whether viruses.
- Bacteria or fungi.
It is a disease that can have fatal consequences for our pet and, in addition, does not distinguish between breeds and ages, however, the truth is that it most often affects the following dogs: carlin, beagle, Maltese cattle and Bernese.
Fortunately, this area of our pet’s body has proven to be one of the least prone to infection compared to other organs or systems.
It is very important to know the symptoms of meningitis to be able to detect them in time, because if the disease is diagnosed in the early stages, the prognosis is good.
A dog with meningitis will have the following symptoms
If you notice any of these symptoms in your dog, it is important that you go immediately to the veterinarian with him, if meningitis is suspected, a puncture of cerebrospinal fluid or MRI will be performed to check for inflammation of the meninges.
The type of treatment will vary depending on the cause of meningitis, and one or more of the following medicines may be used:
The main objective of treatment is to suppress inflammatory activity to prevent irreversible neurological damage to the animal.Once the veterinarian has indicated appropriate treatment, the puppy should follow up to evaluate their response to treatment.
Sometimes the dog may need chronic medication to prevent future episodes of meningitis.
If meningitis is severe, hospital treatment will be needed to prevent complications and maintain adequate levels of hydration, using intravenous fluid therapy in the most severe cases.
As mentioned at the beginning, if the diagnosis is made in advance and drug treatment is appropriate to treat the underlying cause of meningitis, the prognosis is good.
This article is for informational purposes only, in Animal Expert.com.br we cannot prescribe veterinary treatments or make any type of diagnosis, we suggest that you take your pet to the veterinarian in case of any condition or discomfort.
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