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Key Facts

• Can be congenital (born with it) or acquired (from tumor, infection, inflammation)
• Congenital: common in toy/brachycephalic breeds (Chihuahua, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier)
• Signs: dome-shaped skull, open fontanelle, seizures, vision problems, circling, behavioral changes
• Many mildly affected pets live normal lives without treatment
• Diagnosis: ultrasound through open fontanelle (puppies), MRI, CT scan
• Treatment: medical (prednisone, omeprazole to reduce CSF production) or surgical (VP shunt placement)
• Species: dogs (primarily); cats (rare)