Description: An abnormal eye condition where the lens become opaque initially causing blurred vision and eventually progressing to a loss of vision. There are many conditions that predispose the formation of Cataracts in dogs---Diabetes, hereditary, or reactions to the presence of toxins. These conditions reduce the amount of water and proteins within the lens leading to its deterioration. A correct diagnosis can be arrived at with an opthalmoscopic exam. Although surgery is possible to remove the cataracts, it is quite expensive especially if both eyes are involved.

Breeds Commonly Affected: Bearded Collie, Afghan Hound, Australian Cattle Dog, American Pitbull Terrier, Akita, Beagle, Alaskan Malamute, Australian Shepherd, Curly-Coated Retriever, Belgian Malinois, Boston Terrier, Brussesl Griffon (Brabancom), Bernese Mountain Dog, Cocker Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Chow Chow, Ibizon Hound, English Cocker Spaniel, Jack Russell Terrier, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Japanses Chin (Spaniel), Kerry Blue Terrier, Italian Greyhound, Labrador Retriever, Norwich Terrier, Pointer, Rottweiler, Miniature Poodle, Old English Sheepdog, Miniature Schnauzer, Pyrenees Braque Francais, Pointer, Shih Tzu, Samoyed, Shiba Inu, Shetland Sheepdog, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Siberian Husky, Tibetan Spaniel, Standard Poodle, Smooth Fox Terrier, Toy Poodle, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Tibetan Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier, West Highland White Terrier