Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a disease that affects one or both eyes and is caused by increased pressure from the fluid inside the eye. The condition usually develops gradually and often leads to severe pain and, eventually, blindness. If detected early, the consequences of glaucoma can be effectively prevented. The condition is generally incurable but can be treated. A significant number of dog breeds (see below) are at a clearly increased risk of developing glaucoma. If your dog belongs to one of these breeds, it is advisable to have the animal checked occasionally. This can be done very easily during a regular office visit, for example, at the same time as the annual vaccination. Yet another addition to the disease prevention package at Dierenkliniek Den Heuvel!

Breeds with an increased risk of glaucoma include: Afghan Hound, Akita Inu, Alaskan Malamute, Basset Hound, Beagle, Border Collie, Boston Terrier, Bouvier, Cairn Terrier, Chihuahua, Chow Chow, Cocker Spaniel, Dalmatian, Dandie Dinmont Terrier, Great Dane, German Shepherd, Elkhound, English Springer Spaniel, Wire-haired Fox Terrier, Greyhound, Irish Setter, Lakeland Terrier, Maltese, Manchester Terrier, Norfolk Terrier, Norwich Terrier, Pinscher, Poodle, Giant Schnauzer, Saluki, Samoyed, Scottish Terrier, Sealyham Terrier, Shih Tzu, Siberian Husky, Smooth-Coated Terrier, Dachshund, Tibetan Terrier, Welsh Corgi (Cardigan and Pembroke), Welsh Terrier, Whippet.