About Shiloh Shepherds the library project

• Pannus
• Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome aka Uveodermatologic syndrome (UDS/VKH)
• Progressive Retinal Atrophy/Degeneration
• Corneal Lipidodis (coming soon)
• Corneal Dystrophy (coming soon)
• Uveitis (coming soon)

Pannus, or chronic superficial keratitis, is a condition of ongoing inflammation of the cornea (the surface of the eye). Pannus begins as a grayish haze. Gradually blood vessels and pigmented cells move into the normally transparent cornea. As the inflammatory changes spread across the cornea, vision is affected. The condition gradually worsens and usually affects both eyes. Also referred to Chromic Superficial Keratitis, an UltraViolet-aggravated eye condition.

• Pannus {www.upei.ca/~cidd/Diseases/ocular%20disorders/pannus%20.htm}
• A 2000 article with a drawing to help you know which parts of the eye are referred to {www.upei.ca/cidd/Diseases/ocular%20disorders/pannus%20.htm}

Uveodermatologic syndrome (UDS) also known as Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome (VKH) in Dogs An immune-mediated disease where the body inappropriately attacks its own melanocytes (the pigment-producing cells). These cells seem most prevalent in the skin, retina, and uveal tract of the eye. It is speculated that the immune-reaction is initially triggered by a virus though research is on-going.

• VOGT-KOYANAGI-HARADA-LIKE SYNDROME IN DOGS (a.k.a. Uveodermatological Syndrome) (a Shiloh Shepherd case study )
• Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada-Like Syndrome in Dogs on VeterinaryPartner.com
• Uveodermatologic Syndrome on the UC Davis Veterinary website
• What is UV or VKH-Like Syndrome? on the Akita Club of America Website
• Uveodermatologic Syndrome in A Two Year Old Female Akita (a case study)
• Uveodermatologic Syndrome (UDS, VKH) on Samoyed Club of America
• Canine Uveodermatologic Syndrome on GoPetsAmerica.com

Progressive retinal atrophy or degeneration (PRA or PRD) is the name for several diseases that are progressive and lead to blindness. First recognized at the beginning of the 20th century in Gordon Setters, this inherited condition has been documented in over 100 breeds, and mixed breed animals as well.

• Progressive Retinal Atrophy/Degeneration
• Progressive Rential Atrophy DNA test

Eyes - Pannus, Uveitis, etc.

• CERF, Canine Eye Registration Foundation {www.vmdb.org/cerf.html}
• VCA Animal Hospital, Eyes & Your Dog {www.petshealth.com/dr_library/eyedog.html}  

Genome Barks Podcasts:

• Canine Eye Disease with Dr. Gillian McClellan {www.akc-akcchf.libsyn.com}