Species: Dog
Condition: Blue Eyes
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
A disorder characterized by the presence of cloudy corneas due to hepatitis caused by adenovirus type 1 infection. The main organ that is affected is the liver; however the eye can also be affected, hence the term “Hepatitis Blue Eyeâ€. Blue or hazy corneas are evident about 10 days after a dog’s exposure to the virus. Affected dogs squint and may tear excessively. The condition is more common in puppies than adult dogs. There are also cases when vaccination for hepatitis can cause blue eyes, thus the name “blue eye reactionâ€. However, this reaction is rarely seen with modern hepatitis vaccines.
Breeds exposed to Blue Eyes – Research Reference
Maltese Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Maltese – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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