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2017 Study: Cataracts in the Norwegian Buhund—current prevalence and characteristics

3/5/2019

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Vet Ophthalmol. 2017 Sep;20(5):460-467. doi: 10.1111/vop.12449. Epub 2017 Jan 3.
Cataracts in the Norwegian Buhund-current prevalence and characteristics.
Kristiansen E1, Revold T2, Lingaas F2, Narfström K3,4, Pedersen PB5, Kielland C2, Dahl S1, Ropstad EO2.

Author information
1 Hønefoss Dyrehospital, Hønefoss, Norway.
2 Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway.
3 College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Colombia, MO, USA.
4 RetVet KB, Vaxholm, Sweden.
5 Dyrenes Laege og Oegenklinik, Rødkaersbro, Denmark.

Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To evaluate prevalence and characteristics of cataracts in the Norwegian Buhund breed 20 years after high reported prevalence of especially pulverulent nuclear cataracts (PNCs).

ANIMALS STUDIED:
Two hundred and fifty Norwegian Buhund dogs in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark (117 males and 133 females) with previously unknown eye health status were included. Forty-five dogs had multiple examinations (two to six times over a 6-year period). Median age was 4.4 years [0.2-15.2] at first examination and 5.3 years [0.2-15.2] at last examination.

PROCEDURES:
All dogs underwent regular screening for inherited eye diseases.

RESULTS:
At the last observation of each dog, 52.4% were affected by PNC, categorized as minimal (33 of 250 dogs; 13.2%), mild (31 dogs; 12.4%), moderate (38 dogs; 15.2%), or pronounced (29 dogs; 11.6%). Moderate or pronounced changes were only seen in older dogs, and progressive changes were identified in some of the re-examined dogs. Some dogs, free of lenticular changes at early examinations, were affected by PNC at re-examinations. The odds for finding PNC increased with dog's age up to approximately 8 years. Presumably inherited cataracts other than PNC were found in 53 dogs (21.2%) with cortical (17.6%) and posterior polar (6.4%) locations as the most common ones.

CONCLUSIONS:
The high prevalence of PNC in the breed reported 20 years ago persists. PNCs are not always visible in young dogs, and the rate of progression varies. The prevalence of other types of cataract is also high, but cataracts rarely cause loss of vision in this breed.


© 2017 American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists.

KEYWORDS:
Norwegian Buhund; cataract; dog; eye; pulverulent nuclear cataract

PMID: 28044393 DOI: 10.1111/vop.12449
[Indexed for MEDLINE]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28044393
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Michigan/Ohio Veterinary Recommendations

3/5/2019

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These are Veterinary Recommendations based on what we recommend that Veterinarian/Clinic for. Each Veterinarian/Clinic may also offer general care to all dogs, or only specialty care.

There may also be more than one Veterinarian working in these clinics. Make sure you are specifically asking for appointments with the Veterinarian recommended if there is one named!

General Care

Dr. Matt Januszewski, DVM, CVA, CVSMT
Integrative Veterinary Services
1122 S. Michigan Avenue
Howell, MI 48843
Phone: 517.292.8880
Web: IntegrativeVeterinaryServices.com

Dr. Lucretia Greear DVM, CVA
Woodhaven Animal Hospital
20376 Van Horn Road
Woodhaven, MI 48183
Phone: 734.561.3795
Web: WoodhavenAnimalHospital.com

24-Hour Emergency, Critical Care & Specialists

Michigan State University College Of Veterinary Medicine - Veterinary Medical Center
Small Animal Clinic: 736 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
Small Animal Phone: 517.353.5420

24-Hour Emergency & Critical Care Only

Wilson Veterinary Hospital – “West” (Wilson’s Emergency Clinic)
12000 Durham Road
Washington Township, MI 48095
Phone: 586.752.6217
Web: wilsonvethospital.com

Veterinary Ophthalmologist (Eyes)

Dr. David Ramsey, DVM, Diplomate, ACVO
The Animal Ophthalmology Center
1300 West Grand River Avenue
Williamston, MI 48895
Phone: 517.655.2777
Web: Eye-Vet.com

Reproductive Veterinarian, OFA & PennHIP Testing

Dr. William E. Schultz, DVM
Schultz Veterinary Clinic
2770 Bennett Road
Okemos, MI 48864
Phone: 517.337.4800
Web: SchultzVetClinic.com

Wilson Vet Hospital – “East” (Wilson’s General Practice Clinic)
67989 Van Dyke Road
Washington Township, MI 48095
Phone: 586.752.6217
Web: wilsonvethospital.com

OFA & PennHIP Testing Only

Dr. Lonnie L. Davis DVM, DABVP – “Wrote the book, so to speak, on how to take hip x-rays for joint evaluation” using his Precise Positioning Technique™. There is a lot of information and free articles on his websites about his Precise Positioning Technique™.
Troy Animal Hospital & Bird Clinic
34 South Weston Road
Troy, Ohio 45373
Phone: 937.500.0490
Web: troyanimalhospital.com

“Dr. Amanda”
Heritage Animal Hospital
150 Waterstradt-Commerce Drive
Dundee, MI 48131
Phone: 734.529.9177
Web: hahvet.com

Canine Physical Conditioning & Rehabilitation

Blue Waves Canine Hydro Conditioning & Spa - Owned By Yuval & Cheryl Gelbert
(Formerly Known As “Hydrodogs”)
6400 Layton Road
Fowlerville, MI 48836
Phone: 517.715.3062
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North Macomb Canine Rehabilitation and Conditioning (A Division Of Wilson Veterinary Hospital)
12000 Durham Road
Washington Township, MI 48095
Phone: 586.322.4454
Rehab-Specific Website: northmacombk9rehab.com
Veterinary Hospital Website: wilsonvethospital.com
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