Several
genetic eye defects affect Australian shepherds, resulting in a range of consequences.
Though quite rare, several
genetic eye defects have been noted in the breed.
Not exact matches
The first unbiased
genetic screen for sleep
defects in mice has resulted in two interesting mutants: Sleepy, which sleeps excessively, and Dreamless, which lacks rapid
eye movement (REM) sleep.
Indeed, several
genetic defects have been identified that likely contribute to the pressure increase inside the
eye.
The main
eye problems Border Collies suffer from are - CEA - Collie
Eye Anomaly - Hereditary - recessive
genetic defect in chromosome 37.
The health issues associated with this breed are mainly
genetic in nature such as seizures and
defects of the
eye (juvenile cataracts and glaucoma).
The majority of our dogs suffer from one or more of the following medical conditions: pyometra (infected uterus), injured and infected
eyes, ears scarred from years of untreated infection, parasite infestation, giardia, coccidia, parvo, heartworm disease, tick fever, leg and foot deformities, a multitude of
genetic defects, blindness, deafness, mammary tumors, hernias and thoroughly rotted mouths.
Others have been found out to be susceptible to ear infections, skin cancers, and several
genetic issues such as
eye defects, elbow dysplasia, and hip arthritis.
The USDA has not the slightest interest in... whether the breeder knows anything about his breed whether the dogs used for breeding look like their breed whether the dogs used for breeding act like their breed whether the dogs used for breeding are free of
genetic health problems such as hip dysplasia,
eye diseases, or heart
defects — all of which show up long after you buy the puppy.
They show outstanding health which,, may make them prone to several
genetic conditions such as seizures and
eye defects.
Our parent dogs are cleared for particular
genetic faults, including testing for
eye conformation, patellar luxation and congenital cardiac
defects as is applicable to each breed.
Breeding animals should be proven free of these faults and common
genetic defects (such as hip dysplasia, epilepsy,
eye and heart disorders) BEFORE being considered for breeding.
All of my breeding dogs have passed OFA standards for heart, hips, elbows and
eyes and are accompanied by a health guarantee that covers these
genetic defects.
You'll also want to know that the parents have been prescreened to avoid
genetic defects common in a breed, typically
eye and hip disorders.
They do not perpetuate
genetic defects OF ANY KIND; all of their potential breeding stock is proven and, if possible, certified clear of
defects such as hip dysplasia, epilepsy, and hereditary
eye and heart disorders.
Genetic defects that can occur in Bengals include Progressive Retinal Atrophy, a degenerative
eye condition that can lead to blindness, and Flat - Chested Kitten Syndrome (FCKS), in which the kitten is born with abnormal ribs.
Chooses only healthy, registered parents of excellent temperament and qualities, x-rayed and
eye examined, resulting in eligibility for OFA and CERF certification, doing everything possible to prevent passing on devastating
genetic defects.
However, with only a small gene pool to draw upon, a
genetic bottleneck was created, potentially causing the present - day problems of congenital
defects such as cleft palates, spinal deformities and heart, brain and
eye deformities.