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Ocular abnormalities in Polish Hunting Dogs
Ireneusz Balicki1, Małgorzata Goleman2, Agnieszka Balicka3
1Department and Clinic of Animal Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Life Sciences in Lublin, Lublin, Poland.
Plos One
|November 5, 2021
Summary
Ocular abnormalities, including retinal lesions, were identified in 8.3% of Polish Hunting Dogs. Periodic eye exams are recommended to detect hereditary eye diseases in this breed.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Canine Genetics
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Polish Hunting Dogs may be predisposed to certain hereditary eye conditions.
- Understanding the prevalence of ocular abnormalities is crucial for breed health management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe and determine the prevalence of ocular abnormalities in Polish Hunting Dogs.
- To identify specific eye conditions affecting the breed.
Main Methods:
- Ophthalmic examinations including slit lamp biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy, and tonometry were performed on 193 Polish Hunting Dogs.
- Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) and electroretinography were used for specific retinal conditions.
Main Results:
- Retinal lesions were observed in 8.3% of dogs. Other diagnosed conditions included cataract (2.6%), iris coloboma (1.6%), ocular dermoid (0.5%), retinal dysplasia, distichiasis, entropion (1% each), progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) (1.6%), and sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS) (0.5%).
- SD-OCT revealed retinal layer alterations in dogs with PRA and SARDS.
- Clinical signs of retinopathy included tapetal fundus discoloration and hyperpigmentation.
Conclusions:
- Polish Hunting Dogs exhibit various ocular abnormalities, with retinal lesions being the most prevalent.
- Periodic ophthalmological examinations are recommended for early detection of hereditary eye diseases in this breed.
- Further research into the prevalence of retinal lesions in Polish Hunting Dogs is warranted.
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