Sentences with phrase «genetic eye»

This breed is prone to cancer as well as genetic eye diseases.

The experimental treatments would target a rare genetic eye disorder which severely limits vision.

Certain breeds classified as pit bulls suffer from genetic eye problems.

A certificate for clear eyes from a qualified veterinarian may help, but many effects of genetic eye deficiencies do no appear until late in life.

Though quite rare, several genetic eye defects have been noted in the breed.

Additional health concerns include hip dysplasia, ear infections, genetic eye disease, and skin cancers.

This is a relatively healthy low shedding breed with just a few health concerns that include: hip dysplasia, ear infections and genetic eye disorders.

Breeding animals should be examined annually, even after they have stopped breeding, in order to look for genetic eye diseases.

There are many types of genetic eye conditions, including cataracts, retinal dysplasia and retinal degeneration which occur with a higher incidence in purebred dogs.

It is not a comprehensive ocular health examination, but rather an eye screening exam for genetic eye abnormalities for breeding purposes, for breeders.

Dogs owned by breeders that are showdogs and / or breeding animals are not typically presented for annual OFA ECR genetic eye screening examinations once they are past breeding age.

Snowball and Mischief both suffered from genetic eye conditions that made them difficult to adopt and, at 12 years old, Gizmo was being passed over for younger cats.

Yorkies frequently suffer from dental problems and collapsed trachea due to the size of their head and neck — they are also prone to certain genetic eye problems.

Several genetic eye defects affect Australian shepherds, resulting in a range of consequences.

Some of the common genetic eye problems that may affect huskies include canine glaucoma, progressive retinal atrophy, corneal dystrophy and juvenile cataracts.

At the Veterinary Specialty Center of Tucson, our ophthalmologist is also trained in recognizing and treating many breed - related genetic eye disorders as well as experienced in delicate surgical procedures such as cataract removal, repair of corneal lacerations and eyelid tumor removal when required.

If purchasing a Welsh terrier puppy, it's especially important that the breeder provide you with certification that the pup's parents are free from genetic eye issues.

The three top genetic eye diseases in Goldens are cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), and GRPU.

The breed are predisposed to certain musculoskeletal issues including hip and elbow dysplasia, gastric torsion (or bloat), and a variety of genetic eye disorders.

With good clinical results in treatment of genetic eye diseases (inherited retinal dystrophies) and Breakthrough Therapy Designation by FDA, the company rapidly progressed to Phase 3 pivotal trial.

Bedlingtons may also be prone to kidney disease and several genetic eye diseases.

CERF data (genetic eye screening) of Golden Retrievers examined 2000 - 2008 yielded a diagnosis of GRPU in 0.2 % of dogs examined; in 2009, 1.5 % of dogs examined were diagnosed with GRPU.2 Compared with the report of 9.9 % incidence, these numbers are low.

The Tosa breed is prone to bloating, hip and elbow dysplasia and genetic eye conditions.

The genetic eye disease is called neovascular inflammatory vitreoretinopathy, or NIV.

An age - related and genetic eye disease, FECD is one of the most common causes of corneal swelling.

Millie has a genetic eye disorder (passed from my hubby) that breaks down her cornea.

This genetic eye disease has the ironic effect of slowly blinding guide dogs, which is both costly and emotionally devastating for their masters, who come to know their animals as more than just pets.

Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a genetic eye disorder that can affect some dogs.

Total retinal dysplasia (TRD), is a genetic eye disease known to affect Bedlington terriers.

They do have genetic eye diseases, heart disease, skin problems, the paralysis that is the spinal disc problems and diabetes and urinary problems.

Hip dysplasia, heart defects (cardiac disease), and genetic eye diseases.

Odie was losing his vision due to a genetic eye disorder known at PRA (Progressive Retinal Atrophy).

Another genetic eye problem that has recently been documented in the breed is juvenile cataracts.

ACVO diplomats are trained to accurately diagnose and treat eye diseases in dogs and other animals, screen animals for genetic eye diseases, offer breeding advice regarding actual or presumed genetic eye disorders, and offer micro-surgical options for the treatment of certain conditions.

Although generally healthy, the Siberian is subject to hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy (a genetic eye disease), cataracts, corneal disorders, thyroid deficiency, and zinc - deficiency disease.

They are, however, subject to genetic eye disorders.

They are also subject to genetic eye diseases and skin problems.

Health: Prone to disc problems, genetic eye disease, and skin problems.

Have each puppy examined by a veterinarian for general health and examined by a veterinary ophthalmologist for congenital or genetic eye disease before placement.

More information on these genetic eye diseases is available.

Annual examinations are recommended since many of the genetic eye problems are acquired and may not show up until middle or older age.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a genetic eye disease that affects Tollers.

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) is a genetic eye disease that affects the breed.