Dog Eye Problems
Dog Breeding - Hereditary Eye Problems
As a dog breeder you need to be aware of potential hereditary problems. The problems may be infrequent but you still need to be aware of any conditions that could be passed on to your puppies. Listed below are some of the hereditary conditions you need to be aware of, and the effects they could have on your dogs.
You need to start by learning as much as you can about your particular dog breed. Thorough screening is essential to prevent problems arising in the future. To ensure the health and vitality of your pubs you will need to look into the bloodline of your dogs.
Eye problems are frequently encountered by dog breeders. These problems include:
- PRA - Progressive Retinol Atrophy. If this condition is not treated early enough your dog can become totally blind. Some breeds develop the condition once they reach 2 - 3 years of age, or even before the breeding period. In some cases the condition does not develop until the dog is aged between 4 and 8 years. For Red Setter breeders there is a test which can identify whether or not their dogs are carriers. It is vital to have the test carried out at an early stage. Late onset PRA can seriously affect breeding programs.
- CEA - Collie Eye Anomaly. Collie breeds including the border, bearded, smooth, and rough varieties, as well as closely related other breeds, can suffer from this condition. The condition is hereditary, and varies in severity from minor sight loss to total blindness. Even if your dog is not displaying any symptoms of CEA it could be a carrier of the condition. This condition can then be passed on to the pups with disastrous results.
- Retinal Dysplasia - this condition can result in total blindness. The condition can be detected in pups, but late onset can make it very difficult to detect in older dogs.
- Entropion and Ectropion - these are conditions affecting the dog's eyelids. Entropion is where the eyelids turn inward, and Ectropion is where they turn out. There is pain associated with these both of these conditions.
- Cataracts - you will need to identify whether or not your dog suffers from juvenile cataracts. If the condition is detected you will need to find another dog to breed. Cataracts can occur for a number of different reasons, and they can also take on a variety of forms.
Dogs should be checked annually by a vet certified by the AVCO. If you live in the United States you should visit the CERF or Canine Eye Registry Foundation, as dogs registered here will be free of any eye conditions. It is important to have your dogs checked annually to ensure they are free of any hereditary eye problems. Some conditions may show up later in the dog's life, but if you consult with the CERF you can be sure you're breeding to a dog with no potential eye problems.
Dog breeding is a serious undertaking. Regardless of whether you're breeding pups for fun or profit you need to make sure they're in top condition; after all no-one wants a pup with eye problems. As a breeder it is your responsibility to check your dogs are neither affected by eye problems, nor acting as carriers of the conditions.
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I need help diagnosing my dogs eye problems.?
My dogs eyelids are swollen and red. We have taken him to two different veterinarians and they both said they had never seen anything like it before. Any ideas?
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Dogs eye problem? Help!?
I have noticed my dog has a little fleshy colored goopy looking thing in the corner of her left eye by her nose. I tried looking it up but with no prevail.
I tried to rinse it out with eye drops the vet gave me and I tried to gently wipe it out by rubbing her eye, but it won't come out. Maybe it's part of her eye.
My sister's dog has a tear duct problem and now he has a small tumor on his eye forever, I don't want that for my puppy.
I hope I'm just being a hypochondriac.... anyone have any ideas?
If it matters she's a 2 year old Jack Russel Terrier. I don't have the money right now to take her to a vet if it's nothing important. Please help.
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Need proffesional advice on my dogs eye problem?
My dog came in on Fri with his eye swollen shut in two hours it got better and four hours it was gone. Yesterday he came in with both eyes swollen shut, same thing in two hours it was better and four hours it was gone. His eye is not pink, or oozing anythin. It does tear up and seems to itch a little. We have talked to the vet and can not figure out what it might be. Our dog has never had this reaction before. We just moved and he now has the run of the back yard. We have watched him outside but can not figure out what is causing this. I live in Florida on the West coast if this helps at all. Our dog is prone to allergies and get cortizone shots evey four or five months. I do not need any answers about getting a new vet, watching him more closley or how to treat it. I need someone to tell me what kind of plant or insect might be causing this so I can remove it/them. I am desperate because no one seems to know what it could be. I need specifics!
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dog eye problem??
yesterday my mother noticed her 12 year old boxers right eye is like lazy now. it has always had normal looking eyes but now its like one eye is looking at you and the other one is looking up and to the right. whats going on???
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Dog eye problem...?
Our dog was outside last night... when he came back into the house... he ran into the wall. When he turned around, he couldnt open his left eye. We tried to wash it off but he was still closing it alot and it was really red. I dont know exactly what happened when he was out... I am thinking something bit his eye or something... anyone know what we can do for his eye?
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