Article
Pigmentary keratitis in pugs in the United Kingdom: prevalence and associated features.
BMC veterinary research - 30 Oct 2019
Maini S, Everson R, Dawson C, Chang Y M, Hartley C, Sanchez R F
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Pigmentary keratitis (PK) is commonly recognised in Pugs, but its aetiology is not completely understood. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and associated features of PK in Pugs in the United Kingdom (UK). RESULTS: A total of 210 Pugs (420 eyes) were recruited from 12 UK dog shows and social events. The median age of Pugs recruited was 2.50 years (range 0.25-16.25 years)....
Topics
- Animals
- Dog Diseases
- Dogs
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Keratitis
- Male
- Prevalence
- United Kingdom