Ophthalmic

Progressive retinal atrophy

Routine

Also known as: pra; retinal atrophy

Overview

genetic retinal degeneration. Many breeds. Signs: night blindness progressing to day blindness.

Non-prescriptive. This entry deliberately does NOT name specific drugs, doses, routes, or durations. Treatment decisions rest with a licensed veterinarian who has examined your dog and considered its history.
Draft — vet review pending. This entry has not yet been signed off by a registered veterinarian.

Predisposed breeds

Akita (Japanese) — a Working (AKC) breed

Akita (Japanese)

Japan
American Cocker Spaniel — a Sporting (AKC); Gun Dog / FCI Group 8 (flushing spaniel) breed

American Cocker Spaniel

United States; smallest of the sporting spaniels
American Eskimo Dog — a Non-Sporting (AKC) breed

American Eskimo Dog

United States
American Water Spaniel — a Sporting (AKC); Gun Dog / water spaniel breed

American Water Spaniel

United States (Wisconsin); versatile water and upl
Appenzeller Sennenhund — a Working (FCI) breed

Appenzeller Sennenhund

Switzerland
Australian Cattle Dog — a Herding (AKC) breed

Australian Cattle Dog

Australia
Australian Kelpie — a Herding; FCI Group 1 breed

Australian Kelpie

Australia; sheep-mustering working dog
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog — a Herding; FCI Group 1 breed

Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

Australia; natural bobtail cattle-droving dog
Basenji — a Hound (AKC) breed

Basenji

Central Africa (Congo)
Belgian Malinois — a Herding (AKC) breed

Belgian Malinois

Belgium (Malines)

Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)

Belgium

Belgian Tervuren

Belgium
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