Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a disorder occurring in cats and dogs in which the cerebellum is not completely mature at birth. Signs of the disorder are usually seen immediately at birth in cats but may become noticeable in dogs at about 2 months old. There is a related condition called cerebellar abiotrophy in which symptoms are […]
Canine Hydrocephalus is generally a hereditary condition. It can be congenital, meaning a pup is born with it. Brain injuries, infections, tumors, poison can also cause hydrocephalus. The word Hydrocephalus is from the Greek – hydro meaning water and cephalus concerning the head – hence the expression, water in the head. Hydrocephalus is the accumulation […]
Symptoms of von Willebrand’s Disease are excessive bleeding caused by a deficiency in a clotting factor. Dogs with Von Willebrand’s disease might also develop nosebleeds, or bleeding from the gums. Some may have blood in their urine or their stool. There is no cure for Von Willebrand’s disease, but blood transfusions can help manage the […]
