Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

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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