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Necrotizing meningoencephalitis (NME) is a fatal inflammatory central nervous system (CNS) disorder in dogs, where an extensive cerebral necrosis is associated with a multifocal, non-suppurative meningoencephalitis of the neuro cortex.
Granulomatous meningoencephalitis (GME) is an inflammatory disease of the central nervous system (CNS) of dogs and, rarely, cats.It is a form of meningoencephalitis.GME is likely second only to encephalitis caused by canine distemper virus as the most common cause of inflammatory disease of the canine CNS. [1]
The disease in dogs can affect the lungs and skin, but more commonly the eye and central nervous system. [ 20 ] Ringworm is a fungal skin disease that in dogs is caused by Microsporum canis (70%), Microsporum gypseum (20%), and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (10%).
These head tremors are considered idiopathic because the cause is not apparent, [2] but nervous system disorders, seizures and head injuries may be significant contributors of idiopathic head tremors in dogs. [1] Head tremors are usually not associated with any other symptoms, although some dogs have other signs of disease in addition to head ...
By now, most dog owners have heard about the mysterious disease that is making dogs across the U.S. sick. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, the illness has spread to 14 ...
The phenomenon of enophthalmos is seen in Horner's syndrome in cats, rats, and dogs. [5] Sometimes there is flushing on the affected side of the face due to dilation of blood vessels under the skin. The pupil's light reflex is maintained as this is controlled via the parasympathetic nervous system. [citation needed]
There’s evidence that dogs can alleviate depression in humans, which is great news for canine lovers. Well, buckle up, because this is a two-way street! Dr. Zac Pilossoph, consulting ...
Botulism is very rare in dogs and usually follows feeding on carrion. [5] Symptoms include weakness, difficulty eating, acute facial nerve paralysis, and megaesophagus. Compared to other species, dogs and cats are relatively resistant to botulism. [6] Dancing Doberman disease primarily affects the gastrocnemius muscle in Dobermans.