i have a chihuahua pup born with hydrocephalus , what is...

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Answer by SMartin
Submitted on 2/24/2004
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I also have a chi with Hydrocephalus. He is about 19 months old now. He had his first seizure at 5 months (that we noticed). We currently have him on a steroid prescribed by our vet. He still shows signs of Hypermetria (awkward gait). It almost looks like he marches when he walks. He plays well, only his agility and coordination isn't near what it should be. Will your pup die? Definitely, if untreated. You may be able to make his/her life much more meaningful with the right treatment. Since we have had our dog on steroids, he hasn't had any more seizures. Steroids help reduce the production of CSF that causes the pressure on his brain. The pressure is what causes the seizures. The prescription costs us about $15 for a one-month supply. This may differ for your dog. Hope this helps! We hope our dogs stays around for a while and it looks good so far!

Answer by vanessa
Submitted on 3/10/2005
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When i read articles from people like you i think you must be really stupid: have you ever imagined that your animal is suffering under that pin? have you got an imagination of the pain? i also have an hydrocephalus and i was willing to die when my shunt,which i got when i was 3 month old,didn`t`t work anymore.that was 8 years ago. i got a new shunt,but i had a very hard youth because of the disadvantages you get by this illness. now i am studying veterinary science and if i will ever have such an animal coming to me (the owners of that poor one) i will force them to let this animal into the sleep for ever because you can`t let animals suffer so much! and you can`t put them a shunt in thats definitely too much!

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Question by pamInKy
Submitted on 12/5/2003
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i have a chihuahua pup born with hydrocephalus , what is the effects of this and will my pup die ?

Answer by Amanda
Submitted on 11/27/2004
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SMarting...I would love for you to send me an email, or anyone else that has experience dealing with hydrocephalus. I have a 5month old chi, and we have an appt with a neurologist in a couple of days and suspect hydro. I would just like to hear what I should expect in the future. thanks so much. Amanda2169@aol.com

Answer by Deb L
Submitted on 6/6/2007
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My Chi puppy has a soft spot. She ran into a table leg and her head swelled HUGH it was about 2 twice the size of her normal forehead and the top of the head..This has happened twice. Took her to the vet and they put her on steroid's to reduce swelling. She has always acted normal except for the prancing when she walks. She is fast, sharp and learns quickly.House broken too She has had one wobble and head bobble but we think it was low sugar.Shes 10 months do you think she could have Hydrocephalus?ps she is 3.4 pounds

Answer by Deb
Submitted on 6/6/2007
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My Chi puppy has a soft spot. She ran into a table leg and her head swelled HUGH it was about 2 twice the size of her normal forehead and the top of the head..This has happened twice. Took her to the vet and they put her on steriods to reduce swelling. She has always acted normal except for the prancing when she walks. She is fast, sharp and learns quickly. She has had one wobble and head bobble but we think it was low sugar.Shes 10 months do you think she could have Hydrocephalus?

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