Sentences with phrase «hereditary cataract»

At least one type of hereditary cataract appears at an early age in affected FCR's, and while these may or may not interfere with the dog's vision, some do progress into severe or total loss of vision.

Work currently being undertaken involves idiopathic epilepsy in Border Collies and hereditary cataract and progressive retinal atrophy in many breeds, including Siberian Huskies, Miniature Schnauzers and Tibetan Spaniels.

The mutation associated with the clinically more variable, late - onset hereditary cataract (LHC) in this breed has yet to be identified [106].

The mutation is shared by the Boston terrier, in which it causes the clinically identical early - onset hereditary cataract (EHC), one of two genetically distinct forms of cataract known to affect this breed [104, 105].

There is more than one type of hereditary cataract in Aussies.

In Aussies, our hereditary cataract has a typical location and progression, though the speed of progression and the age of onset are quite variable.

In March of 2008, at the world - famous Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, England, Britain's Animal Health Trust (AHT,) a century - old charitable foundation dedicated to improving diagnosis and treatment of disease for dogs, cats and horses, announced a new DNA test for hereditary cataract (HC) in the Australian Shepherd.

Two, MDR1 (multi-drug resistance 1) and a hereditary cataract screening test for the gene HSF4, should be considered mandatory in Australian Shepherds.

They analyzed CRYAA and CRYAB and discovered that in one type of hereditary cataract, CRYAB takes on a mutant form with a much higher melting temperature than its normal version.

The most promising compound improved lens transparency in the R49C cryAA and R120G cryAB mouse models of hereditary cataract.

Mice with age - related and hereditary cataracts received drops in the right eye, whereas the left eye went untreated.

Aussie hereditary cataracts almost never occur in young puppies; affected dogs most commonly present signs as mature adults, though cataracts may start in early adulthood or not until old age.

Breeders have a number DNA tests at their disposal to check for the Multi Drug Resistance Gene, hereditary cataracts, Pelger Huet Anomaly, Collie Eye Anomaly and Progressive Rod Cone Degeneration (another eye disease), so check which testing your breeder uses.

Affected dogs should not be bred; if semen has been stored from males that develop hereditary cataracts it should be discarded.

Some hereditary cataracts generally appear at an early age, and while they may or may not interfere with the dog's vision, some do progress into loss of vision.

The common health problems of American Pit Bull's include congenital heart disease, hip dysplasia, and hereditary cataracts.

Some are prone to hip dysplasia and hereditary cataracts.

If a cataract is a type that can be expected to progress rapidly (such as the hereditary cataracts of young cocker spaniels) it may be beneficial to pursue treatment (i.e. surgical removal) when the cataract is smaller and softer, as surgery will be easier.

One eye may first show signs of the disease before the other, but with hereditary cataracts the other eye will most likely develop one within a few months.

70 % of Aussies with hereditary cataracts have this mutation.

Lens opacities can be caused by a number of things, but hereditary cataracts will always be bilateral, though one eye may develop them six months to a year before the other.

A mutation in a gene called HSF4 accounts for about 70 % of hereditary cataracts in Aussies.

-- First - step relatives (parents, offspring, full and half siblings) of an HSFS4 - clear dog diagnosed with hereditary cataracts should be bred only to HSF4 - clear mates who have no family history of non-HSF4 cataracts.

Pit bulls are generally healthy, living on average 12 to 14 years, with few issues — they can be susceptible to parvovirus as puppies, as well as allergies as adults, and hip dysplasia and hereditary cataracts as seniors.

Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, hereditary cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), eyelid problems, a heart disease known as subvavular aortic stenosis, thyroid disorders, seizure disorders and other health issues which affect all breeds.

A good Staffie breeder will be knowledgeable about PHPV and as with hereditary cataracts should have done the relevant testing.

The high frequency of HSF4 mutations and their significant association with hereditary cataracts in the above mentioned breeds call for careful planning of breeding strategies.

The studies of hereditary cataracts indicate that in addition to HSF4 mutations there are other genetic factors that can contribute to the development of the disease in the above mentioned breeds.

Specifically, they may be prone to eye conditions such as Generalized Progressive Retinal Atrophy (GPRA) and hereditary cataracts.

Problems that plague the breed include distachiasis, or double eyelashes, hereditary cataracts and PHPV, or persistent hyperplastic primary vitreous.

Not exact matches

Congenital cataract is sometimes hereditary, which means that some parents may have vision problems of their own that would make it difficult to change their kids» contacts.

The prudent approach is to assume cataracts are hereditary where no other cause is known.

Cataracts can be hereditary, or can result from injury, inflammation or internal disease within the eye.

Boston terriers are prone to a lot of hereditary and congenital problems, which include heart problems, deafness y juvenile cataracts.

Additional health concerns include cataracts, Canine Epileptoid Cramping Syndrome (a hereditary canine disease with similarities to canine epilepsy), heart problems, PRA, and hip dysplasia.

A dog with posterior punctate cataracts might be in the early stages of hereditary disease and should have the DNA test for the HSF4 cataract mutation.

The Miniature Schnauzer can be prone to congenital cataracts, a degenerative eye disease called progressive retinal atrophy (PRA), congenital portal systemic vascular anomalies (also called liver shunts), bladder stones, a hereditary muscle disorder called myotonia congenita, and autoimmune diseases possibly linked to vaccination reactions.

Blindness is a threat in Entlebuchers, from hereditary eye diseases — cataracts, glaucoma, and progressive retinal atrophy.

Some hereditary diseases that Bostons are susceptible to are eye defects (such as juvenile cataracts, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, and iris colobomas, among others), deafness, luxating patellas and autoimmune disorders.

That is NOT true and JHC DNA testing only tests for ONE hereditary eye issue, not the dozens that can affect Bostons, nor checks for cataracts beyond one specific type that only affects young Bostons.

Non-hereditary cataracts also occur, and examination by a board - certified veterinary ophthalmologist is necessary to determine if the cataract is suspected to be hereditary.

Cataracts, heart disease, and hip dysplasia are common hereditary problems.

But cataracts can be caused by a number of things that aren't hereditary, including eye trauma, old age and other diseases.

Cataracts are one of the Australian Shepherd's most common hereditary problems and easily the breed's most common inherited eye disease.

These cataracts had a distinctive appearance, so once the problem was identified the vets knew it was not a hereditary problem and dogs that had it would pass.

Hyaloid arteries are not considered a hereditary problem, however their association with cataracts and the frequency with which they occurred among dogs which were part of the CEA study in the early 1990s is reason for concern.

Others may or may not be hereditary, as with nuclear sclerosis — the classic «old age» cataract.

Congenital cataracts mean the dog was born with them and although it is most often due to a hereditary condition, they can develop while still in the uterus due to toxins or infection.

Developmental or Early Onset Cataracts develop from hereditary traits but can also be caused by diabetes mellitus or trauma as well as infection or toxins.

While debilitating eye problems are not common, breeders usually have their Cavaliers seen by board - certified veterinary ophthalmologists on a regular basis to screen for the possibility of hereditary eye disease such as retinal dysplasia, detachment, and cataracts.