Species: Dog
Condition: Choroidal Hypoplasia
Organ System: Cardiovascular
Developmental anomaly of the eye. Choroidea is a lining at the inner eye surface containing blood vessels. It provides oxygen and nutrients for the light sensitive parts of the eye, the retina. In dogs with this condition, the retina can deteriorate due to poor blood supply, causing vision impairment and even blindness in severe cases. The condition doesnÂ’t worsen in time and it is often accompanied by other eye anomalies. Changes on the retina and the choroidea can be seen ophthalmoscopically, which helps your vet with diagnosis. Choroidal hypoplasia is inherited as a recessive trait. It is therefore unwise to breed affected animals.
Breeds exposed to Choroidal Hypoplasia – Research Reference
Basenji Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basenji – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Choroidal Hypoplasia or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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