Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
French bulldog with seizures and brain inflammation diagnosis
By Timmann, D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2007·Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Necrotising encephalitis in a French bulldog.
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Plain-English summary
A 20-month-old female French bulldog was brought to the vet after experiencing seizures and difficulty walking for three months. Neurological tests showed signs of brain lesions, and an MRI confirmed multiple lesions in her brain. Unfortunately, the dog's condition was severe, and she was euthanized. A tissue examination revealed that her brain damage was similar to a type of necrotizing encephalitis (a serious brain inflammation) seen in Yorkshire terriers. This case highlights that this condition can also occur in French bulldogs.
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Abstract
A 20-month-old, female French bulldog was presented with a three-month history of generalised seizures and progressive ataxia with occasional falling over on either side. Neurological examination revealed signs, suggesting a multifocal intracranial lesion. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed two connected lesions on the left side of the caudal brainstem and a further lesion in the cerebrum. The dog was euthanased, and histopathological examination revealed lesions which closely resembled those of necrotising encephalitis in Yorkshire terriers. This is the first case describing this type of necrotising encephalitis in a French bulldog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17425701/