How much does Sheila weigh????? I think this is more common in the little bitty yorkies.
My Lil Bit has the same thing....it is called a Molera and, like Schatzie said, it is common in puppies. Just like a soft spot on the skull of an infant, it should close by a certain age. When I took Lil Bit to the vet he too was concerned because her molera was a bit larger than normal and may not close completely.
The molera is a normal finding in chihuahuas and is actually desirable by some chihuahua owners.
Sometimes a really large molera can indicate hydocephalus...(excess fluid on the brain)...but the vet said if this was the case the puppy would have had SIGNIFICANT symptoms before now...(Lil Bit is nearly 4 months old). Symptoms of hydrocephalus are very poor growth, very poor feeding, little energy, protruding eyes, and almost always seizures....frequent seizures!
I remain concerned about her, but every day, as I watch her eat and play..play...play...I feel much better. I feel like this molera may never close completely and I will have to be very careful about her head and any falls or injuries!!!
Just watch her and see what else the vet says. |