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Despite similar symptoms and blood test results to Cushing's disease, evaluation of dogs with SARDS did not reveal any tumors in the pituitary or adrenal glands, [9] and recent work has indicated significant differences in the clinical and laboratory test parameters between the two diseases. [10]
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is a group of genetic diseases seen in certain breeds of dogs and, more rarely, cats. Similar to retinitis pigmentosa in humans, [1] it is characterized by the bilateral degeneration of the retina, causing progressive vision loss culminating in blindness.
The main symptoms associated with an occipital lobe infarction involve changes to vision such as: blurry vision; blindness, which may affect part of vision only; hallucinations, such as flashing lights (photopsia): usually only in the context of blindness
The United States Food and Drugs Administration is warning pet owners about a common medication given to pets to treat arthritis. The F.D.A. now says that the drug Librela may be associated with ...
Treatment often involves antibiotics and supportive care, costing around $200 to $800. Ferrets. Adrenal Gland Disease: A common endocrine disorder in ferrets that may require hormone therapy or ...
It is a rare disease in dogs, with cats seven to ten times more likely to be infected. The disease in dogs can affect the lungs and skin, but more commonly the eye and central nervous system. [20] Ringworm is a fungal skin disease that in dogs is caused by Microsporum canis (70%), Microsporum gypseum (20%), and Trichophyton mentagrophytes (10% ...
Mild conjunctivochalasis can be asymptomatic and in such cases does not require treatment. Lubricating eye drops may be tried but are often ineffective. [8] If discomfort persists after standard dry eye treatment and anti-inflammatory therapy, surgery may be undertaken to remove the conjunctival folds and restore a smooth tear film.
Human Eye. Cyanopsia is a rare visual phenomenon characterized by a blue tint to vision. Most commonly associated with cataract surgery and certain medications, such as sildenafil, cyanopsia is typically a temporary side effect rather than a standalone disease.