A Finnish - North American collaboration of scientists at Michigan State University and the University of Helsinki has found a MERTK gene defect responsible for a recently identified form of progressive retinal atrophy in Swedish vallhund dogs. (sciencedaily.com)
Some of the other health problems your dog may be at risk for include progressive retinal atrophy, patellar luxation, epilepsy, diabetes, Addison's disease, and Legg - Calve - Perthes Disease. (pawster.com)
Large or dilated pupils could be a symptom of glaucoma, or other vision problems such as progressive retinal atrophy which can lead to permanent blindness. (petslady.com)