This is similar to the cataract problems in English Cockers and probably American Cockers too. They can be clear until 5 or 6 yrs old and bingo, they can come up with cataracts. Similar to what happens with MVD in Cavaliers. Anne
Annette Jones wrote: > Peggy > I understand that the ophthalmologist here in the UK are advocating testing > annually until the dog is either 6 or 7 - I forget which without looking it > up in the files. Apparently there is evidence (how much I know not) that > some Cavaliers are developing cataracts at about four years old - again I > have only half the information because I have no idea what number have been > diagnosed. No doubt I should be able to get some information of our health > rep. if you are interested. > > Annette > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peggy Mickelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 12:44 AM > Subject: [CKCS-L] eyes ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
