Two Types of Ataxia
There are two types of ataxia in the Jack Russell Terrier, Cerebellar Ataxia and Spino-Cerebellar Ataxia, also referred to as SCA. These are two different… Read More »Two Types of Ataxia
Nutritional Cataracts
By Dr. Lisa Meek, Member ACVO A nutritional cataract is caused by either a deficiency or excess of a nutrient resulting in a loss of… Read More »Nutritional Cataracts
Canine Cataracts
Definition of Cataracts The word cataract literally means ‘to break down’. This breakdown refers to the disruption of the normal arrangement of the lens fibers… Read More »Canine Cataracts
Ataxia from a Breeders Standpoint
For those who have never experienced the tragedy of spinocerebellar (late onset) ataxia, I would like to tell my experiences. My litter (of 3) were… Read More »Ataxia from a Breeders Standpoint
Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia: Facts
Ataxia: JRTs can be affected with Cerebellar Ataxia OR Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Not both. It is not the norm for an entire litter of 4 to… Read More »Spinocerebellar Ataxia with Myokymia: Facts
What is Glaucoma?
There are 2 classifications of glaucoma – Primary and Secondary. Primary glaucoma occurs without previous trauma or ocular disease, and will eventually affect both eyes.… Read More »What is Glaucoma?
What is Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)?
The canine eye has the same general design as the human eye. Light travels through the cornea, through the watery aqueous chamber, enters the pupil,… Read More »What is Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)?
Myokymia: Continuous Muscle Fibre Activity
Continuous muscle fibre activity was observed in a crossbred dog, a Yorkshire terrier, a border collie and three Jack Russell terriers. The clinical signs consisted… Read More »Myokymia: Continuous Muscle Fibre Activity
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