PIGMENTED DEGENERATION / atrophy / progressive retinal (PRA PROGRESSIVE Retinal Atrophy) IN THE DOG AND CAT IN THE DEEP CORNEAL ULCER
progressive retinal atrophy and 'disease on a hereditary basis consisting of degeneration and atrophy secondary retina.l' examination of the fundus there is a widespread change in the color and the bottom with an increase in reflectivity 'carpet of shiny in the light of the ophthalmoscope, with a gradual attenuation of the retinal vessels and optic disc
The' clear and atrophic
FIG 1 NORMAL DOG \u200b\u200bFUND:
FIG 2
FUND WITH DOG PRA (You notice the attenuation and the caliber of retinal vessels
The disease occurs in both eyes and the owner of the dog you notice signs of anxiety and cautious attitude of the animal to move more to the twilight.
In cats a similar degeneration of taurine deficiency is observed for
The diagnosis is based on clinical signs, examination of the fund and can 'be confirmed by the ERG.
Therapy: There is no effective treatment and the prognosis for sight and 'poor.
animals retain some capacity 'to move into the family. The use of antioxidants and vitamins for nerve degeneration of the retina slow down the progression.
breeds are more predisposed to the PRA: Poodle, Pointer German, English and American cocher Spaniel, Miniature Schnauzer, Tibetan Terrier, Labrador, Abyssinian cat, Persian Cat, Irish Setter, Gordon Setter, Collie, Dachshund.
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