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Old 05-08-2012, 09:18 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by lillymae View Post
She needs an MRI & Spinal tap. This could be any number of things but Chiari would be at the top of my list & is treatable with meds. AAI is possible but usually shows up in much younger dogs but MRI would see that as well. I can tell you that her symptoms are serious & NEED Prompt & Proper treatment or it is likely that you will loose her. Also was she vaccinated just prior to the onset of her symptoms ?
Agree completely. Georgie didn't show symptoms of AAI until he was 6 but usually it shows up much earlier. Vaccinations could be the cause as well.
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