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02 08.21
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Hydrocephalus in Lucky, a Chihuahua dog

Lucky, a Chihuahua dog. Age: 5 years. Weight: 1.2 kg. Neurological examination: convulsions, apathy, stupor, delayed four-limb proprioceptive response. Patient after hospitalization. Low blood glucose – other blood tests within normal limits. Infectious diseases – Neospora positive.

MRI examination showed secondary hydrocephalus with symmetrical foci showing subtle contrast uptake.

The patient was discharged home with appropriate treatment recommended. Follow-up on August 5. Planned procedure: ventricular shunt placement in one month.