Common Conditions

[Shazz]

Common Conditions
As with any breed, steps can taken by Stafford enthusiasts to stop the spread of hereditary genetic flaws which, as with flaws in most breeds, have spread through irresponsible breeding. Two of the conditions that can be detected by DNA testing are L-2-hydroxyglutaric aciduria (L2HGA) and Hereditary Cataracts (HC). This testing need only be done once. The are another two conditions which must be checked by way of an ocular examination throughout the life of a breeding stud or brood-bitch to minimize the transfer & spread of these conditions. The first is distachiasis (commonly known as “double eyelash”) where eyelashes are misdirected and begin to rub against the eye, particularly the cornea, causing ocular surface damage. The second is Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (or PHPV) which is a condition whereby the blood supply to the ocular lens fails to regress and fibrovascular tissue forms causing hazy vision.

Staffys love to sunbathe on their backs which is why melanoma can be common in the stomach area.
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[Amandastaff]

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The first is distachiasis (commonly known as “double eyelash”) where eyelashes are misdirected and begin to rub against the eye, particularly the cornea, causing ocular surface damage

My Stella has this problem BUT not as bad,she was put under sedation for an operation,but they found that the eye lashes do not touch her eyes,so she didnt need the op after all,We then took her for her phpv/hc/ppsc eye test(she is unaffected),the vet also confirmed the eye lashes are not a problem,yes we have now bred her on the expertise advise of the AHT top gentic doctor,who told us to outcross her & make sure the sire also has not the same fault,the words from her was (alot of breeders are still breeding more serious problems than a few extra eye lashes)
so hopefull the pups will be ok,if any of the pups do develope this problem stella will be spayed & pups endorsed,but Stella didnt show this untill around 5 months of age
I have been told alot of dogs have this operation when really its not needed.alot of breeders hide this without telling the new prospective owners about the eye lashes,me i have to be honest & the prospective owners of my pups will/are informed.
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