Retinal degeneration can occur secondary to scarring from previous multifocal or diffuse retinal detachment or inflammation. Severe deficiency of Vitamin E or A may cause partial or complete retinal degeneration in dogs and cats. SARD may be idiopathic. Opthalmic examination required to differentiate PRA from other conditions. The condition is irreversible, but painless.
Most blind animals function very well.
No effective medical treatment is known. Dogs suspected of having PRA and known carriers should not be bred. The 5 Minute Veterinary Consult.