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.
Causes of encephalitis. Encephalitis is usually the result of an infection. In many cases this is caused by a virus, but often no cause is found. In the UK, the most common viruses linked to encephalitis are: 1  the herpes simplex viruses, which cause cold sores and genital herpes. 2  the varicella zoster virus, which is responsible for chickenpox and shingles.