Species: Dog
Condition: Multifocal Retinopathy
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
It is a congenital eye disease caused by a recessive gene, and quite common among Mastiffs, Great Pyrenees, Australian Shepherds, Coton de Tulear, Cane Corsos, and Perro de Presa Canarios. Clinical manifestations include multi-focal circular patches of elevated retina with accumulation of material resulting in gray-tan-pink colored lesions, appearing somewhat like blisters. These lesions are typically present in both eyes of the affected dog. The disease usually develops in young dogs and progress quite slowly. Diagnostic testing can be done from 7 weeks of age. Treatment is not required in most cases.
Breeds exposed to Multifocal Retinopathy – Research Reference
“Borzoi Cross – (Storey et al. 2005
“Beagle Cross – (Von Landenberg et al. 1990
“Borzoi – (Storey et al. 2005
“Beagle – (Von Landenberg et al. 1990
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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