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You And Your Pet By Raymond Minor, D.V.M. Manager of Veterinarian Services Norden Laboratories Since you can't ask your dog to .read an eye chart, how can you be alert „ to any deterioration in his vision? If this is occurring, is there anything you can do about it? In discussing this situation, I'd like to make several points. First, nearly all dogs develop some cloudiness in the pupils of their eyes as they grow older. This condition is known as nuclear sclerosis, a natural hardening erf the lens fibers which reduces the light en­ tering the eye. It results in limited vision, but not to the point of blindess. However, another condition, cataracts, which do not tran­ smit any light, frequently result in extremely limited vision or blindness. A cataract is a cloudy or opaque discoloration within the lens of the eyes, in an ad­ vanced cataract^ the pupil may aDpear bluish white or grey with a mother-of-pearl sheen. Many pet owners do not realize that their dogs have cataracts because the animals retain some degree of useful vision. I would recommend that at the first sign of any cloudiness, or other change, in your dog's eyes have your veterinarian check the animal. How does the veterinarian examine the dog's eyes? The examination procedure is the same as for a small child. Both eyes are inspected in daylight for evidence of in­ juries, ocular discharge, ab­ normal position or movement of the eyteball. The next part of the SECTION 2-PAGE 1-WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,1^2 examination takes place in ta dark room or stall. Some veterinarians will ask the pet owner to bring the dog into the dark room, place him on the Examination table and hold the animal's head during the examination. In this quiet environment, fi'ee of distractions, eyeball movement is minimal and little or no restraint is needed. The darkness has a calming effect on the dog. Sin6i^there are no distrac­ tions, the dog will tend to seek the light from the veterinarian's ophthalmo­ scope, an instrument used for inspecting the interior of the eye. In an aged dog (over eight years old) the lens may appear quite opaque on examination when senile cataracts are forming. And yet, a Con­ siderable degree of useful vision remains, enough for the animal to get around without the need for surgery. Don't be misled into believing that cataracts are a Condition associated only with Old age. Juvenile or development cataracts are frequently found in dogs under six years of age. They are often inherited. wifectious diseases are cortmion ^causes of both juverirte and senile cataracts. Glaucoma may be associated with senile cataracts. A completely opaque and nonfunctional lens can be removed surgically, in many cases with the return of good ambulatory vision. The operation is generally performed by a practitioner who specializes in veterinary ophthalmology, the study and treatment of diseases of the eye in animals. This type of surgery is known as "elective" because it is not necessary to save the life of the animal. He can live without the operation. The veterinarian may advise against it if there is too much risk involved. I recommend that you have T We Carry Complete Line Of Ice, Block-Crushed and Cube Repeat Sell Out OLD GRAND 86 93 EXTRA DRY GIN OR VODKA $229 Cool Off! Super Foremost Beer Buys!! SCHLITZ BUDWEISER MILLERS Your Choice Fifth What A Buy! 8 YEAR OLD 12 OZ. CANS 99 PHILADELPHIA Fulll Quart ?« COKE 16 Oz. Btls. ^IR0H'S|g WK00 24 Fire Brewed STROH'S BEER 12 Oz Btls. *2 99 CAN FIELDS DRAFT ROOT BEER 49 Case 12 Oz. Cans r ' c cHamnto HAM MS BEER 12 Oz. 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