Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Outcomes of dogs presented for cataract evaluation: a retrospective study.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
- Year:
- 2005
- Authors:
- Adkins, Elizabeth A & Hendrix, Diane V H
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
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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