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kjc · 05-20-2011, 07:42 AM

So sorry to hear this diagnosis...

Hydrocephalus is a symptom of AAI and other diseases/disorders, basically means 'water on the brain' but is caused by excess Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) accumulating in the brain and causing neurological symptoms.

Here is a link to some other members whose pups had/have this:

AAI - Google Search

05-20-2011, 07:42 AM	#6
kjc I♥PeekTinkySaph&Finny Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 18,872	So sorry to hear this diagnosis... Hydrocephalus is a symptom of AAI and other diseases/disorders, basically means 'water on the brain' but is caused by excess Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) accumulating in the brain and causing neurological symptoms. Here is a link to some other members whose pups had/have this: AAI - Google Search __________________ Kat Chloe Lizzy PeekABooTinkerbell SapphireInfinity