Local consequences include: oronasal fistulas, class II perio - endo lesions, pathologic fractures,
ocular problems, osteomyelitis, and increased incidence of oral cancer.
Senior dogs can also develop a variety of
ocular problems as they age that do need to be treated.
There are other, more serious
ocular problems associated with the Merle gene.
As certain
ocular problems are found to be more frequent or believed to have an inherited component to them, it may be advised that affected animals should not be bred.
Pugs tend to experience
ocular problems associated with bulging eyes (corneal ulcers, prolapsed eyeball).
It may have
ocular problems including ectropion.
Ocular problems are also common such as ectropion, cataracts, loosening of the retina, progressive retina atrophy, and trichiasis.
Cataracts and loosening of the retina are other
ocular problems that have been seen in this breed as well as hemophilia B, osteo dystrophy, hypoglycemia, dwarfism, metabolic hepatic defect, osteo sarcoma, and diabetes.
Hip dysphasia and von Willebrand disease is also a concern as well as
ocular problems.
Not exact matches
Franks determined that Joseph's brain injury, or injuries, had caused a series of
ocular motor
problems.
Pediatric ophthalmology and
ocular motility, eye movement and visual pathway disorders in both adults and children including double vision, wandering eyes, pediatric cataracts, concussion and other neurological
problems impacting vision, neuro - ophthalmology
In addition, it is unknown how often infants born without recognizable abnormalities of ZIKV infection will later develop
problems (e.g., cognitive impairment, hearing loss,
ocular findings), as has been seen with other congenital infections, for example, rubella.»
Patients with corneal or external
ocular disease
problems are examined at the Cornea Service by a full - time staff that includes attending surgeons, fellows and residents.
A rare inherited disorder that has been identified in about 400 people worldwide, HPS is mainly characterized by decreased pigmentation (
ocular or cutaneous albinism) and a lack of platelet dense bodies that causes bleeding
problems.
Animals experience several of the same
problems, diseases and traumas to the eyes as humans do and require specialty
ocular care in order to treat them.
It's a good idea to get an
ocular check up since they can sometimes have eye
problems.
Normal tear production is essential to good
ocular «health» and a deficiency in tears can lead to serious and sometimes permanent eye
problems.
During the complete
ocular exam, the veterinary specialists will look for
problems including: redness, squinting, cloudy corneas, retinal disease, early cataracts and other serious abnormalities.
Eyes - test yearly for following known
problems: For more information, view the article on this website titled
Ocular Disorders Proven or Suspected To Be Hereditary in the Shih Tzu.
It is difficult to make broad interpretations about
ocular diseases common to Irish Wolfhounds using this relatively small sample of the population; however, cataracts, corneal dystrophy, and distichiasis were the most commonly identified
problems in this clinic.
If a serious
ocular health
problem (such as glaucoma) is suspected during the Eye Certification exam, the examiner will recommend a more comprehensive
ocular examination.
Kennel Cough Ear Infection Hernia Luxating Patella Runny nose or / and eyes Eye Infection /
Ocular discharge Allergies Behavioral
problems Coccidia Parvo Anal Impact Diarrhea Giardia Mange Abscessed Tooth Meningitis or cephalitis Gastrointestinal Dehydration Cancer Dermatitis Juvenile Cataracts Pyoderma Sneezing
In particular, your pet's species, age, general and
ocular health, and previous medical
problems are of major importance when we design the plan for your pet's care.
During a two year period in the early 1980s, 144 Cavaliers were screened for eye
problems in Sweden, and 11 cases of congenital
ocular defects were found.
Surgical correction is currently the only effective treatment for cataracts although
ocular medications are often used to help prevent secondary
problems that occur stemming from the cataract formation.
While acute liver & kidney disease are still common, other common
problems include: thrombocytopenia & coagulopathy; fever & nonspecific signs such as anorexia, vomiting, lethargy; muscle pain; (peri)
ocular inflammation; & chronic hepatic & / or renal disease.
Merle
ocular dysgenesis also occurs, but since we know this is the result of breeding two merles together the source of the
problem is obvious and easy to avoid.
Cats with advanced secondary hypertension will typically exhibit
problems associated with the systems that are affected by the condition: the
ocular system (sudden blindness or retinal hemorrhaging); the renal system (poor appetite, weight loss, increased drinking and urination); the neurologic system (seizures, disorientation); and the cardiovascular system (difficulty in breathing).
Peritonitis, or inflammation of the abdominal cavity, is only one feature of this systemic disease, which can cause
ocular inflammation, neurological signs, liver
problems, and fluid around the lungs.
These
problems are grouped under the heading brachycephalic
ocular syndrome and are largely a result of the protrusion of the eyeball itself, due to an overly shallow eye socket.
A veterinarian will need to differentiate the causes of conjunctivitis such as infection, foreign objects or allergy, from other causes of red dog eyes such as uveitis (a
problem in the interior of the eye) and glaucoma (an increase in
ocular pressure).
Some of the other common health concerns for this breed include congenital deafness, pattern baldness, sick sinus syndrome,
ocular disorders, lipomas, patellar luxation, Cushing's syndrome, allergies, dental
problems and hereditary epilepsy.
Typical signs of canine distemper seen in the domestic dog include respiratory and intestinal
problems such as coughing, diarrhoea, vomiting, nasal and
ocular discharge, anorexia, and hyperkeratosis of the nasal planum and foot pads.
A few other
problems are similar, in that one gene (or gene pair, really) can cause
ocular - skeletal dysplasia in Labrador Retrievers and possibly Samoyeds, for example.
These tests will allow your veterinarian to ensure that your dog's behavior is not caused by an
ocular or progressive central nervous system
problem before he / she makes a diagnosis of idiopathic head tremors.
However, the breed has been reported to be predisposed to several disorders including
ocular, respiratory, neurological and dermatological
problems.
Eyestrain and
ocular fatigue used to be associated with the computer screens themselves, but the root of the
problem is actually incorrect screen settings and poor reading habits.
Vision
problems can interfere with the process of reading, but children with dyslexia or related learning disabilities have the same visual function and
ocular health as children without such conditions; however, there is no valid evidence at this point that children who participate in vision therapy are more responsive to educational instruction than children who do not participate.