Species: Dog
Condition: Pigmentary Keratitis
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Chronic keratitis is a long lasting inflammation of the cornea; a transparent surface of the eye. It is usually a result of the constant irritation, often associated with disorders of the eyelash growth. Large eyed breeds with short muzzles are predisposed to this condition as they are more prone to eye problems and injuries. Long lasting inflammatory process often causes deposition of the brown pigment on the outer surface of the eye complicated with infections. It can lead to progressive vision impairment and blindness. The vet will proscribe antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatment, but in some cases surgery is required.
Breeds exposed to Pigmentary Keratitis – Research Reference
Dachshund Cross – (Seeliger et al. 2003)
Labradoodle Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Boston Terrier Cross – (Robertson 1984)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Boxer Cross – (Robertson 1984)
Cardigan Corgi Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Poodle – Standard Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Old English Sheepdog Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Pekingese Cross – (Robertson 1984)
Schnoodle Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Welsh Corgi – Cardigan Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Kelpie Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Spoodle Cross – (Elkins 2004)
Welsh Corgi – Pembroke – (Elkins 2004)
Australian Kelpie Sheepdog – (Elkins 2004)
Cardigan Corgi – (Elkins 2004)
Old English Sheepdog – (Elkins 2004)
Poodle – Standard – (Elkins 2004)
Welsh Corgi – Cardigan – (Elkins 2004)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – (Elkins 2004)
Kelpie – (Elkins 2004)
Labradoodle – (Elkins 2004)
Schnoodle – (Elkins 2004)
Spoodle – (Elkins 2004)
Boston Terrier – (Robertson 1984)
Boxer – (Robertson 1984)
Pekingese – (Robertson 1984)
Dachshund – (Seeliger et al. 2003)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Pigmentary 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.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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