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Maria Cabrero1, Alexandre Guyonnet1, Emmanuel Risi2
1Ophthalmology Unit, Atlantia Veterinary Hospital Center, Nantes, France.
Nutritional cataracts in hand-raised wolves (Canis lupus) were treated with phacoemulsification surgery. This procedure proved effective, restoring vision in operated eyes and offering a viable treatment for similar cases in captive wolves.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ophthalmology
- Canine Medicine
- Wildlife Health
Background:
- Nutritional cataracts can affect young hand-raised wolves (Canis lupus).
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing vision deficits in wolves.
- Nutritional deficiencies, particularly amino acids, are implicated in the development of cataracts in hand-raised carnivores.
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