The included birth defects were based primarily on case reports of outcomes occurring in association with Zika virus infection during pregnancy; there is
more evidence for some of these birth defects than for others, and a causal link has not been established for all.5,10,12,21 - 27 Because much of the focus to date has been on microcephaly and brain
abnormalities, data were summarized in 2 mutually exclusive categories: (1) brain
abnormalities with or without microcephaly regardless of the presence of additional birth defects and (2) neural tube defects and other early brain malformations,
eye abnormalities, and other consequences of central nervous system dysfunction among those without evident brain
abnormalities or microcephaly.
Cleaning your cat's
eyes provides a great opportunity to not only help your cat feel
more comfortable, but to also check for any
abnormalities that might require a trip to your veterinarian.
Bostons can live 15 years or
more but are susceptible to some ailments or injuries common to dogs with short muzzles and prominent
eyes and have a genetic predisposition to several diseases and structural
abnormalities.