From:
Sue
Date: 2002-06-08 21:08:00 UTC
Subject: Re: Subject: Re: RE: cataracts??
> Hi. I have a ferret with cataracts (diagnosed by a vet). I am wondering
how retinal
> degeneration differ from cataracts in regards to symptoms (including pain)
and
> appearance?
Early signs of retinal issue are usually 1)difficulty seeing at night and
2)abnormal shine to the eye (due to the pupils being so dilated and not
responding well to light)
Retinal atrophy is not painful and there is not a cure.
Cataracts can be irritating to the eye, but ferrets don't seem to be
bothered by them like dogs.
Fret not --ferrets do well with both conditions.
> Sue
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