Meningitis

Meningitis in Dogs: An Overview
Meningitis is defined as inflammation of the meninges, which are the membrane layers that cover and protect the outer surface of the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is not a 'disease' per se.

meningitis
A medical condition in which the meninges becomes inflamed
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Meningitis in Dogs
What are the causes and symptoms of meningitis in dogs? Scroll down to know more about the treatment options for canine meningitis.

Canine Meningitis Symptoms
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 Meningitis usually lasts a few days, but occasionally it can last 1-2 weeks.
 Death is extremely rare in the anicteric cases.

One of the more severe forms of this condition affects the cervical area of the neck, giving the problem its common names: the "neck thing" and, more formally, steroid-responsive meningitis.

Aseptic meningitis which usually occurs before the dog is two years old
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Some health problems that may affect the petit basset griffon vendeen are persistent pupillary membranes, retinal folds, glaucoma, aseptic meningitis, seizure disorders, epilepsy, hip dysplasia, patellar luxation, elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, ...

Young dogs can suffer from aseptic meningitis, a syndrome also known as PBGA pain syndrome. Signs of it include lethargy, fever and neck or back pain.

Some juvenile animals may suffer from an aseptic meningitis characterized by lethargy, fever and neck or back pain. This syndrome, known as PBGV pain syndrome, varies in severity among affected animals and in rare instances can be fatal.

Major concerns: none
Minor concerns: otitis externa, CHD
Occasionally seen: meningitis, patellar luxation, epilepsy
Suggested tests: (hip)
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Health Issues: PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy), juvenile cataracts, and patellar luxation. They are also prone to aseptic meningitis, epilepsy, heart murmurs, and hip dysplasia.
Life Span: 10 - 14 years.
Litter Size: 4 - 7 puppies.

In rare occasions they can also develop patellar luxation, epilepsy, overactive thyroid disorder, interverbral disk disease and meningitis. The vet may recommend screening for their eyesight and their hips as time progresses.

Minor health problems that гun common in the breed include hypothyroidism, meningitis, intervertebral disk disease, epilepsy, and patellar luxation. Veterinarians suggest that these dogÑ- get specifically tested fοr hip and eye problems.

This includes thyroid problems, luxating patella, cataracts, meningitis, PRA, HD, epilepsy, and heart problems. The parents of the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen puppy should have OFA and CERF certificates.

Though this breed tends to be quite healthy, problems to watch out for include eye disorders, epilepsy, hip and elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, aseptic meningitis, and skin allergies.
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The petit Basset griffon Vendeen is quite a healthy breed, though he does have a few health problems to be aware of. He is prone to CHD and otitis externa as well as meningitis, patellar luxation, and epilepsy.
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The ears and teeth should be checked and cleaned on a consistent basis. The Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen is prone to eye abnormalities, aseptic meningitis, epilepsy, hip and elbow dysplasia, patella luxation, hypothyroidism, ...

Consistently, the ears and teeth should be cleaned. There are also some health problems this breed might experience such as eye problems, aseptic meningitis, epilepsy, patella luxation, hip and elbow dysplasia, skin allergies and hypothyroidism.

See also: Basset Griffon Vendeen, Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, Hypothyroidism, Wire, Hip Dysplasia