The result is that many modern breeds suffer from ailments that dog lovers never would have deliberately selected for.

Progressive retinal atrophy is an eye disease that affects dogs and cats and, in the worst case, can lead to blindness. Certain breeds are particularly susceptible to this disease. Veterinarian Dr.

As a herding dog breed, Australian Cattle Dogs have very high energy levels and they need as much exercise as you can give ...

When Amy van Dyk noticed her pooch Mavro was 'running into things', she thought he was simply a clumsy puppy. She soon discovered he had a vision impairment — but that hasn't stopped Mavro from hiking ...

Whether you opt for a cat, a dog, guinea pigs ... health issues” such as being prone to cataracts and Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), a genetic disease which causes the retina to degenerate ...

One of her dogs, Dixie, will be retiring this year ... In a follow-up, Wood mentioned hip dysplasia, progressive retinal atrophy and Von Willebrand’s Disease, a bleeding disorder.

While most pet owners know that there's a big different between different breeds of dogs, people may not ... including cataracts and progressive retinal atrophy, which can lead to blindness ...

Originally bred for hunting rats in textile mills, these energetic dogs still have a feisty streak. However, their small frames make them prone to health conditions, particularly dental disease and ...