Hydrocephalus in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Hydrocephalus
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Hydrocephalus is a condition in which there is excessive fluid in the brain, which creates pressure leading to a number of health and behavioural problems. This disorder mainly affects dogs with short heads such as: Boston terrier; British bulldog; French bulldog; Lhasa apso; Pekingese; Pug; Shar-pei; Shih tzu; Cavalier King Charles spaniel and Staffordshire bull terrier. Pups with this disorder are likely to be small and have a particularly domed skull. Physical symptoms include restlessness, aimless walking, problems with vision, and seizures. The options for treatment depend on the severity of the condition.

Breeds exposed to Hydrocephalus – Research Reference
Basset Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cairn Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dalmatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Beagle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Blue tick Coonhound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pomeranian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
West Highland White Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kelpie – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
West Highland White Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Beagle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Blue tick Coonhound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cairn Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Dalmatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pomeranian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kelpie Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Hydrocephalus or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.