Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Variety Of Poodle Affected: Toy, Miniature & Standard

Description : Gradual deterioration of the retina of the eye leading to blindness.

Symptoms: First symptom may appear as night blindness and gradually progress to vision problems in the daytime and then total blindness.

Mode of Inheritance: Simple autosomal recessive (both sire and dam must be a carrier or affected to produce affected offspring)

Method of Diagnosis: ERG or ophthalmoscopic methods by a veterinary ophthalmologist

Age of Diagnosis: Varies and may occur late: i.e. 5-6+ years


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