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Can a golden retriever with brain inflammation be cured?
Golden retrievers with brain inflammation are mostly difficult to cure. First, a diagnosis is needed, which is difficult for brain inflammation, as it requires extracting cerebrospinal fluid. Clinically, the diagnosis of brain inflammation is usually based on exclusion. The treatment of brain inflammation requires determining the cause, such as viral, bacterial, parasitic, fungal, or protozoan, and the probability of cure varies depending on the cause, but most are difficult to cure, hence the high mortality rate.
Why do golden retrievers get brain inflammation?
There are many causes of brain inflammation, such as brain parasites, heat stroke, infectious diseases, poisoning, cerebral edema, etc., which may directly or indirectly lead to brain inflammation. Animals infected with brain inflammation may show symptoms such as drooling, unintentional movements of the body, especially the head, and spinning around in place. If neurological symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately.
What are the symptoms of brain inflammation in golden retrievers?
Brain inflammation usually presents with neurological symptoms such as ataxia, drooling, and shaking the head. Moreover, once golden retrievers develop brain inflammation, the mortality rate is very high, and the diagnosis is quite difficult. Even if cured, there may still be poor prognosis. The treatment of golden retriever brain inflammation mainly consists of fluid administration and sedation. If accompanied by cerebral edema, drugs such as mannitol may also be needed.
Emergency treatment for golden retriever brain inflammation
Brain inflammation in dogs is a serious disease that is usually accompanied by neurological symptoms. If you suspect that your dog may have brain inflammation symptoms, it is best to take your dog to a pet hospital as soon as possible to receive emergency and treatment from professional pet doctors. Home emergency treatment cannot meet the equipment conditions required, and ordinary pet owners generally lack professional emergency skills.