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PROGRESSIVE RETINAL DEGENERATION \/ PROGRESSIVE RETINAL ATROPHY<\/p>\n
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<\/a>In summary, PRD refers to a broad group of inherited retinal disease which result in the blindness of dogs. Because of the nature of the disease and sometimes the late onset, repeated examinations may be required to detect individuals with the condition. Patients affected should not be used for breeding. Pedigree studies are used to help eliminate other carriers of this condition such as the pet’s brothers, sisters, mother, father and any offspring. How to adjust to having a pet that is blind is important and is discussed on the web page entitled <\/span> How to Deal with a Blind Pet<\/a>.
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For more information on PRA in dogs, Dr. Gregory Acland has produced some excellent reference material located at The Dog Genome Project Homepage<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Written by Dr. Dennis Hacker, Edited by Dr. Michael Zigler<\/span><\/p>\n
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Copyright \u00a92001, Eyevet Consulting Services.<\/span><\/p>\n
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