Can Dogs Get Meningitis?

Most people don't know, but meningitis is found in dogs and it's quite common. Some people believe that some forms of meningitis are found in specific breeds. Bacterial or virus infections are to fault for most cases of meningitis. The disease can be deadly if your dog has the worse version of it and may have to be put down but if your dog has the smaller case then with a lot of medication and tender loving care it'll be back to it's rightful self. The medication that is used is steroids and a lot of them too.

Inflammation of the meninges is called meningitis. Distemper and parvo virus can also cause meningitis in dogs. There are many reasons of meningitis in dogs. Most common are

1. Bacterial meningitis
2. Viral meningitis
3. Fungal meningitis
4. Autoimmune meningitis
5. Meningitis due to unknown causes

Treatment depends upon underlying cause. So, only vets can diagnose accurately and treat meningitis in dogs. Take your dog to vet if you are suspecting meningitis.