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Dog detached retina8/14/2023 ![]() ![]() It is thought to be caused by the release of a steroid-like substance from the dog’s own body that is toxic to the retina and slightly toxic to the liver. After the photoreceptors stop functioning, the retina slowly degenerates. Both types of photoreceptors (rods and cones) are affected. For some reason, the cells that detect light in the retina, called photoreceptors, stop functioning. What causes SARDS?Īlthough several theories have been proposed, the cause of SARDS is unknown. Most dogs will go completely blind within four weeks of the noticeable onset of vision loss, and many dogs will have total vision loss within one to two weeks. How sudden is SARDS?Īffected dogs often have a history of rapid vision loss occurring over periods of 24 hours to one month. SARDS is reported to occur most commonly in dogs 6 to 14 years of age and it seems female dogs may be predisposed. Dachshunds and Miniature Schnauzers are small breeds that are predisposed to SARDS but the condition may strike any pure or mixed breed dog. SARDS occurs only in dogs and affects primarily adult, large-breed dogs. Other names for the condition are Silent Retina Syndrome, Neurotoxic Retinopathy, and Metabolic Toxic Retinopathy. Sudden acquired retinal degeneration (SARDS) is an acute loss of function of the entire retina of both eyes that results in blindness. Hopefully this will never happen to you or your beloved fur kid, but reading up on this cause of sudden blindness would behoove you so you don't find yourself in the dark should this happen to you. Acute blindness is an adjustment for both pets and pet parents. Even if you have never considered adopting a blind pet, that doesn't mean you are immune from sharing your life with a blind pet. ![]()
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