Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes for dogs evaluated for cataracts in 2001-2002
By Adkins, Elizabeth A & Hendrix, Diane V H·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2005·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcomes of dogs presented for cataract evaluation: a retrospective study.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 244 dogs was checked for cataracts, with certain breeds like cocker spaniels and miniature schnauzers being more likely to have them compared to mixed-breed dogs. Out of these, 159 dogs did not undergo cataract surgery, often due to other eye issues like retinal degeneration. If your dog is showing signs of cloudy eyes or vision problems, it's important to consult your vet for an evaluation and discuss potential treatment options.
Abstract
Two hundred and forty-four dogs were evaluated for cataracts at the University of Tennessee from January 2001 to December 2002. Fifty-four canine breeds were affected. Odds ratios for cataracts were significantly higher for six purebred dogs (including the cocker spaniel, miniature schnauzer, toy poodle, Boston terrier, miniature poodle, and bichon frise) compared with mixed-breed dogs. One hundred fifty-nine dogs did not have cataract surgery. The most common reason for dogs not having surgery was retinal degeneration (n=66).
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