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Janette

by Janette on 20 May 2013 - 23:05

It is not the pupil...its the iris thats blue/white.We have never seen any of our dogs have these color eyes. Will try to get pictures soon as i can.
 

by beetree on 20 May 2013 - 23:05

Still, it could be medical....see this, too:
 
http://www.merckmanuals.com/vet/eye_and_ear/ophthalmology/anterior_uvea.html?qt=one%20blue%20iris%20on%20dog&alt=sh

In dogs, ophthalmic diseases, such as retinal dysplasia, microphthalmia, and cataracts have been associated with dwarfism, albinism, and merling. Infectious diseases often involve the uveal tract and present as iridocyclitis, choroiditis, and panuveitis. They may be caused by viruses (distemper, infectious hepatitis), rickettsial diseases (ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever), bacteria (Brucella canis and Borrelia burgdorferi), fungi (BlastomycesCoccidioidesHistoplasma,Cryptococcus, and Aspergillus), protozoa (ToxoplasmaNeosporaLeishmania, and Hepatozoon), algae (Prototheca), or parasites (DirofilariaToxocara, and Diptera spp). Metabolic diseases associated with eye diseases in the dog include diabetes mellitus (cataract formation), hypocalcemia (cataracts), hyperadrenocorticism (corneal disease, cataracts, and lipemia retinalis), and hypothyroidism (keratoconjunctivitis sicca, intraocular hemorrhages from elevated systemic blood pressure, and lipemia retinalis [hyperlipidemia]). Blood and vascular disorders may present as intraocular hemorrhage, retinal detachment, secondary glaucoma, and papilledema. Metastatic neoplasms, such as lymphosarcoma, most often affect the uvea, presenting as persistent uveitis, overt intraocular masses, intraocular hemorrhage, secondary glaucoma, or retinal detachment.


I would see the vet just to be on the safe side.
 

Janette

by Janette on 21 May 2013 - 07:05

Here ia a pic

GSD Lineage

by GSD Lineage on 21 May 2013 - 07:05

Central Heterochromia is what that image looks like (Fussy) , But Why???, I would seek a vet to look at it.

Heterochromia iridum - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The lighter color usually happens on the outer edge in common heterochromia. The genetic color is also said to be reflected in the outer edge of the iris.

Janette

by Janette on 21 May 2013 - 08:05

It actually both eyes. It wouldnt let me post full picture, But it does change size. Its weird to say the least!

by beetree on 21 May 2013 - 08:05

That is a much better picture. Beau's eye's are like that ... at the moment.....@ 10 months. 

Janette

by Janette on 21 May 2013 - 08:05

@ beetree You have a GS like that too?

by beetree on 21 May 2013 - 08:05

Well, half, he is at least half GSD .... has the dilute gene. Here is my "not so good" picture of his eyes...lol.. I'll see if I can get a better quality later.... still making my Coffee this morning! lol

If you think you can see a bit of  "blue on the inside", you actually are, and the light brown or tawny gold is on the outside. He started out all cornflower blue and it has been changing as he ages.  


by Blitzen on 21 May 2013 - 08:05

This dog needs to be seen ASAP by a veterinary opthalmologist with the proper equipment to give him/her a thorough examination. It could be a number of things. Odds are it's something as benign as a pigment deviation, but could be something serious that could result in blindness if left untreated.  It could also be a signalment of a systemic disease. I can only tell you what it's not - it's not a cataract, corneal ulcer, corneal dystrophy, or nuclear sclerosis.

Kalibeck

by Kalibeck on 21 May 2013 - 12:05

Yes, I would say this is a medical condition rather than simply an oddly colored eye....better check with the vet! Cute pup btw! jackie harris





 


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