Fibrocartilaginous Embolus (FCE) in Dogs

Fibrocartilaginous embolism interrupts blood supply to part of the spinal cord. Imaging helps establish the diagnosis, and treatment is largely supportive.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.