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Symptoms of Canine Meningitis
Most cases of canine meningitis happen as secondary complications of other diseases caused by bacterial infection. Dogs of any age, breed or gender can be equally affected. Newborn puppies seem to be especially at risk. With meningitis, the affected dog is almost always systemically ill. Clinical signs include one or more of the following:
High fever (elevated body temperature)
Muscle stiffness
Muscle spasms in the back (often painful)
Rigidity of the muscles of the neck and forelimbs (often painful)
Extreme sensitivity to touch (hyperesthesia); may jump or yelp when touched
Etc., etc.
(Full link is here:
Meningitis in Dogs | Symptoms and Signs)
With all positive thoughts....[/QUOTE]
I had also found this online and thought this was exactly what it was. Our vet came up with the same diagnosis overnight and called the local neurologist. He does not think it is meningitis. Refusing a referral.
I took it upon myself to treat her with rimadyl to see if maybe it responded as if it were musculoskeletal. It has. They are going to prescribe more rimadyl and watch and see. Having X-rays sent from emergency to local vet for further review.