Progressive Retinal Atrophy in Dogs and Cats

This is when there is a degeneration of the retina, or photoreceptors within the eye that aid in the ability to see. The degeneration process of the retina is slow, but often leads to complete blindness.

Symptoms

Dilated pupils
Night blindness
Difficulty to see in bright light

Causes

It is hereditary, this means it is inherited from the parents.

Treatments

There is no treatment or cure.

This condition is common in the following Dogs & Cats

Group: Toy

Maltese

Group: Toy

Miniature Pinscher

Group: Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Group: Toy

Shih Tzu

Group: Toy

Yorkshire Terrier

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