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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH), previously known as pseudotumor cerebri and benign intracranial hypertension, is a condition characterized by increased intracranial pressure (pressure around the brain) without a detectable cause. [2] The main symptoms are headache, vision problems, ringing in the ears, and shoulder pain.
Masticatory muscle myositis (MMM) is an inflammatory disease in dogs affecting the muscles of the jaw. Signs include swelling of the jaw muscles and pain on opening the mouth. In chronic MMM there is atrophy of the jaw muscles, and scarring of the masticatory muscles due to fibrosis may result in inability to open the mouth (trismus). [6]
Juvenile cellulitis, also known as puppy strangles or juvenile pyoderma, is an uncommon disease of dogs. [1] Symptoms include dermatitis, lethargy, depression and lameness. When puppies are first presented with what appears to be staphylococcal pyoderma, juvenile cellulitis, a relatively rare condition, may not be considered. [2]
Intracranial hypertension (IH), also called increased ICP (IICP) or raised intracranial pressure (RICP), refers to elevated pressure in the cranium. 20–25 mmHg is the upper limit of normal at which treatment is necessary, though it is common to use 15 mmHg as the threshold for beginning treatment.
781.9 Other symptoms involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems. 781.91 Loss of height; 781.92 Abnormal posture; 781.94 Facial weakness; 782 Symptoms involving skin and other integumentary tissue. 782.0 Sensory disturbance skin; 782.1 Rash, nonvesicular, unspec. 782.2 Localized swelling/mass, superficial; 782.3 Edema, localized, NOS; 782.4 ...
Red, swollen gums Bacteria trapped between the tooth and gum can cause gingivitis, where gums become red, inflamed, and prone to bleeding. Healthy dog gums should be firm and pink in color.
The lethal dose for 50% of dogs is 100 – 200 mg per kilogram (kg) of body weight, yet some dogs will exhibit signs of toxicosis after ingesting as little as 20 mg per kg. [38] In case of accidental intake of chocolate, especially involving a smaller dog, contact a veterinarian or animal poison control immediately; it is commonly recommended ...
A dog in West Virginia is thriving after a suspected snake bite which left him with an extremely swollen head.. The story of the dog's plight recently went viral following a Reddit mention, but ...