A congenital defect that blocks the cerebrospinal fluid outflow is the most common cause of hydrocephalus in young cats. It usually manifests itself within a few weeks of birth. Diagnostic imaging is essential. Therefore, it was decided to report on, for the first time, a clinical case of ...

Background: Several case series and case reports have been published about idiopathic hydrocephalus treatment in dogs and cats using ventriculoperitoneal shunts (VPS). Objectives: To determine the risk and type of complications in dogs and cats after VPS placement. Animals: Sixteen papers were...

Congenital malformations are related to hereditary factors or promoted by environmental agents, to mention: toxic, infectious, nutritional, chemical and physical. In felines, the casuistry of neonates with malformation is between 1% and 2%. Among the most observed pathologies, we highlight the...

Congenital malformations are considered structural and functional defects of different regions of the body that occur during embryogenesis and are seen immediately after parturition. The causes can be genetic, environmental or a combination of both. Most of these malformations have a genetic...

Hydrocephalus is a neurologic disorder characterised by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain ventricles and arachnoid cavity caused by excessive production or inadequate re-absorption into the bloodstream by blockage in the ventricular system. CSF accumulation...

The objective of this work was to report a rare case of hydrocephalus in a domestic Persian feline, 30 days old. The animal was attended with a history of inability to keep in season, incoordination of the motor, inability to feed itself and support the weight of the head. In the clinical...

Hydrocephalus is an anomaly caused by an excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the ventricular system of the brain and/or subarachnoid space. It leads to neurological disorders in humans and animals. Prenatal injuries, such as viral infections or drug intoxications, may cause congenital ...

A 2-year-old male red fox (Vulpes vulpes) was presented for generalised tonic-clonic seizures, blindness, compulsive circling and behavioural changes that occurred since the animal was 2 months old. Neurological examination indicated a diffuse forebrain lesion. On magnetic resonance imaging of the...

Objective: To examine outcome data for cats and dogs with congenital internal hydrocephalus following treatment via ventriculoperitoneal shunting to determine treatment-associated changes in neurologic signs, the nature and incidence of postoperative complications, and survival time. Design:...

Electroencephalography (EEG) is a method used to analyze the electrical activity of the brain in humans and animals. It has low cost and methods already studied for the main species of domestic animals, such as dogs, cats, horses, and cattle. It is a minimally invasive method that, when associated...