Can dogs get meningitis?

Owners of dogs that have been diagnosed with meningitis should have a frank discussion with their dog's veterinarian about available treatment and management options. In some instances The prognosis for dogs with meningitis is variable, and can be guarded depending upon the dog's response to antibiotic treatment. read more

Dogs with meningitis have a high fever, stiff muscles, muscle spasms, hypersensitivity to touch and a stilted gait. They become depressed, lethargic and nauseous. Advanced cases of meningitis can cause extreme depression, blindness, progressive paralysis, seizures, confusion, agitation and/or aggression. read more

Meningitis, Meningoencephalitis, Meningomyelitis in Dogs Bacterial Meningitis and other Nervous System Infections in Dogs Much like in humans, the system of membranes which envelops the dog's central nervous system is called the meninges. read more