Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Uveitis in dogs and cats: guidelines for the practitioner.
- Journal:
- Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
- Year:
- 1996
- Authors:
- Goodhead, A D
- Affiliation:
- Department of Surgery
Plain-English summary
Uveitis is an eye condition in dogs and cats that is often misdiagnosed because its causes can vary widely, and sometimes the exact reason for it isn't clear. This condition can be linked to other serious illnesses, such as feline infectious peritonitis, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukemia virus, lymphoma, toxoplasmosis, and canine ehrlichiosis. The paper discusses how to recognize uveitis and the general signs to look for, along with examples of cases and ways to diagnose the underlying diseases. It also provides a general treatment approach for managing uveitis. Overall, understanding and treating uveitis can be complex, and it's important to work closely with your veterinarian if your pet shows signs of this condition.
Abstract
Uveitis is a commonly misdiagnosed ophthalmic condition with a wide aetiological base and often the cause cannot be established. Uveitis can be associated with systemic diseases like feline infectious peritonitis, feline immunodeficiency virus, feline leukaemia virus, lymphoma, toxoplasmosis and canine ehrlichiosis. The classification and general clinical signs of uveitis are discussed. Applicable clinical cases, manifestations and diagnostic methods of the selected diseases are mentioned, and a general approach to the treatment of uveitis is given.
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