Can dogs really get microcephaly, and is it a common problem?

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Is it possible for dogs to have microcephaly. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | spayed | 60 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

This is not a documented issue that we see in dogs, so I would deduce that if it is possible, then it is extremely rare and may be the first case that we will document in a pet dog. This also means that even if a pet has microcephaly, it is not clinically significant. I hope this helps! If you have any further questions please feel free to ask us again in the forum. Take care.

Can dogs really get microcephaly, and is it a common problem?

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