The MRI is essential for diagnosis as it will confirm the severity of the condition.
From what you are saying, I believe the condition to be congenital and so the puppy will require hospitalization subsequent to diagnosis because the way the puppy sleeps etc needs to be monitored. For example, the head will need to be turned at regular intervals to reduce/eliminate excess fluid from building up around the brain.
If the condition is mild, the prognosis is good but the condition will require lifelong monitoring, etc.
If the condition is severe, then options will need to be discussed with your vet. There is no getting around the requirement for the MRI and I would plead with the vet, who sent this puppy home with you, to do what they should have done in the first place which is to assess the puppy and keep it in their care.
Without medical intervention, this puppy has no chance for survival.
Good luck. |