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

Labrador Retriever

Dachshund

Border Collie

Bengal

Yorkshire Terrier

Shih Tzu

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Miniature Pinscher

Maltese