Pannus – Chronic Superficial Keratitis in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Pannus – Chronic Superficial Keratitis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, is initially visible as a greyish haze in your dog’s eyes. The cornea (the transparent layer forming the front of the eye) steadily becomes darker and scarring occurs. Pannus can lead to visual impairment and even blindness and can develop very rapidly so it is important to contact your vet immediately if you see these symptoms in your dog. (There is a rare form of pannus which affects the third eyelid rather than the cornea. This form tends to occur in German shepherds.) There is currently no treatment for this condition but your vet will prescribe medication to control your dog’s symptoms.

Breeds exposed to Pannus – Chronic Superficial Keratitis – Research Reference
Boston Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Maltese Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chihuahua Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Newfoundland Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Poodle – Toy Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pomeranian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Irish Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Kerry Blue Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired Cross – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Bichon Frise – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Chihuahua – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Maltese – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Poodle – Toy – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD) & University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Keeshond – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Kerry Blue – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Affenpinscher – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Boston Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Poodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Newfoundland – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pomeranian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Shetland Sheepdog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cavoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Spoodle – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Springer Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
English Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Irish Red and White Setter Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Spoodle Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Welsh Springer Spaniel Cross – (Buchanan 1963)
Bichon Frise Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Springer Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Miniature Dachshund – Smooth Haired – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Miniature Dachshund – Wire Haired – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Miniature Dachshund- Long Haired – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Miniature Dachshund – (Damur-Djuric et al. 2006)
Welsh Springer Spaniel – (Buchanan 1963)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Pannus – Chronic Superficial Keratitis 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.