A Miniature Schnauzer dog being checked for fibrocartilagenous embolism (spinal stroke).
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Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE) in dogs is a medical condition that happens when blood vessels become blocked. Technically, the cause of the blockage is fibrocartilage which is found in the discs between a dog’s vertebrae. Additionally, the condition is also referred to as a spinal stroke.

Generally, the disorder affects adult dogs more than young pups. Also,…

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