Meningitis is a dangerous neurological disease that can affect many dog breeds and is not just an issue for older dogs. So do you know what causes meningitis in dogs? Let me tell you in detail below.
1. Parasitic infection
If the dog has not been dewormed for a long time, some internal parasites will migrate in the dog's body and cause meningitis when passing through the brain and central nervous tissue, such as roundworms, heartworms, cerebral hydatid, etc. The main symptoms include the dog banging its head on the ground, walking in circles and other symptoms. It is necessary to use a circular saw to remove the worm body and do anti-infection treatment.
2. Bacterial infection
The most common cause of meningitis in dogs is bacterial infection. Usually these bacteria will live in the eyes, nose or mouth. When an organ is infected, the bacteria will continue to spread and infect the brain to form meningitis. For example, after bacterial infections such as bacterial endotonitis, pneumonia, endometritis, etc., the bacteria migrate to the brain through the blood and cause infection. You can try to use antibiotics, diuretics, and antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment.
3. Viral infection
When a dog suffers from canine distemper or rabies, it will destroy the dog's immune system, and the virus will enter the nervous system and cause meningitis. There is generally no specific treatment for this situation. Antiviral drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs and other drugs can be tried for treatment.