Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) in dogs occurs when a piece of fibrocartilage from an intervertebral disc breaks out into the bloodstream and wedges itself into a blood vessel, blocking blood flow to the spinal cord.
FCE is often referred to as a spinal cord stroke. It can happen to any dog, but spinal cord strokes are frequently seen in middle-aged, large-breed dogs and miniature schnauzers.
Summary of Clinical Signs
1. Sudden onset, often during activity
2. Non-painful (may cry out at the time of injury)
3. One side of the body more affected than the other
4. Signs do not worsen after the first few hours
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Spinal Cord Strokes In Dogs - FCE Overview
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