The signs of tick poisoning - The paralysis tick injects a toxin into its host dog or cat as it feeds. Normally, cats show more resistance to this poison than dogs, but if affected the signs are similar for both. Increased body temperature due to either hot weather or exercise will exacerbate symptoms.
Causes Of Encephalomalacia. There are number of heath conditions and disorders that can cause encephalomalacia. However, in majority of cases it occurs due to stroke or due to serious brain injury that damages the brain tissue due to hemorrhage or bleeding. Mainly the cerebrum becomes soft. It is the largest part of brain.
Bacterial infections and noninfectious inflammatory conditions also may cause encephalitis. An infection may result in one of two conditions affecting the brain: 1  Primary encephalitis occurs when a virus or other infectious agent directly infects the brain. 2  The infection may be concentrated in one area or widespread. Herpes simplex virus. 2  There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV). 3  Either type can cause encephalitis. 4  HSV type 1 (HSV-1) is usually responsible for cold sores or fever blisters around your mouth, and HSV type 2 (HSV-2) commonly causes genital herpes.