Very few cases
of juvenile cataracts have been found in the Lagotto.
No havanese will be used for breeding if it is known to be affected with, of a carrier
of Juvenile Cataracts, PRA, heart disease or any other condition which affects the health of the progeny.
Not exact matches
We are currently in the process
of DNA testing our dogs for the gene that carries the early onset
Juvenile Cataract (DNA for JC) and a Few more tests for the frenchies.
It can not be defined as a
Juvenile cataract; though it may appear as early as 10 - 12 months
of age, it may also appear as late as 7 years
of age.
Boston terriers are prone to a lot
of hereditary and congenital problems, which include heart problems, deafness y
juvenile cataracts.
Juvenile Cataracts are a congenital opacity
of the lens
of the eye due to abnormal early degeneration
of the lens tissue.
Heart problems and
juvenile cataracts are common genetic problems for Bouviers, so Redenbach ensures that the puppies she sells do not have signs
of those issues.
The health issues associated with this breed are mainly genetic in nature such as seizures and defects
of the eye (
juvenile cataracts and glaucoma).
Some Japanese Chins are prone to patellar luxation, roach back, premature loss
of teeth, heart murmurs & congestive heart failure,
juvenile cataracts, seizures and umbilical hernia.
ID: 10834 Date Submitted: 4/8/2010 Breed: Lhasa Apso Poodle Date Purchased: 6/9/2007 Broker: Unknown Petshop: Family
of Pets AKA Family Puppy Details: Parvovirus; a year later had gastrointestinal issues (throwing up, diarrhea, dehydration, etc.); Atopic Dermatitis;
juvenile cataracts in BOTH eyes & going blind at age two.
Cataracts may be classified by cause (i.e. primary, secondary); age
of onset (e.g. congenital,
juvenile, senile); location within the lens (e.g. capsular, anterior cortical, posterior cortical, Y - sutural, nuclear, axial, paraxial, equatorial); and degree
of completeness (i.e. incipient, immature, mature, hypermature).
These
cataracts, sometimes called
juvenile cataracts, usually appear between 1 - 3 years
of age, but fortunately do not usually cause any functional impairment.
For example, Boston Terriers suffer from both
juvenile and late - onset forms
of HC, and it has been shown that the HSF4 mutation is responsible for the early - onset
cataract only (3).
Juvenile cataracts are associated with the merle gene — the same gene responsible for the dappled appearance and blue irises
of some Aussies.
It may be possible to reopen a second, more limited survey to better identify the incidence
of those specific health concerns (color dilution alopecia, vitreous degeneration, hypothyroidism, undescended testicles,
juvenile cataracts, luxating patellae, Legg - Perthes disease, and glaucoma).
Juvenile Cataracts occur between 8 weeks to 12 months
of age.