Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Comparative Study
. 2021 Apr;188(7):e53.
doi: 10.1002/vetr.53. Epub 2021 Jan 24.

Comparing the behaviour of dogs before and after enucleation due to glaucoma

Jesus Diaz Bujan  1 , Emma J Boyd  2 , Roser Tetas Pont  1
Affiliations
Comparative Study

Comparing the behaviour of dogs before and after enucleation due to glaucoma

Jesus Diaz Bujan et al. Vet Rec. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: There is limited literature on owner's attitudes towards enucleation and behavioural changes after enucleation in dogs. The aim of this study is to investigate the owner's perception of canine enucleation as well as gain insight into the behavioural changes of dogs before and after enucleation due to glaucoma.

Methods: This retrospective study involved a questionnaire sent to the owners whose dogs were diagnosed with glaucoma and underwent enucleation at the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals between June 2015 and January 2018. Owners were asked about their attitude towards enucleation, and to assess factors that affect their dogs' behaviours (appetite, general activity, playfulness and lethargy) at three time points: before enucleation, immediately after and 2 months after (TMA) enucleation.

Results: Twenty-six of 45 questionnaires were completed and returned by the owners. TMA enucleation showed the most strongly positive responses indicating that owners perceived an improvement in the behaviours of their pets. 96% of participants were happy with their decision to go ahead with the surgery; and no participants regretted opting for enucleation.

Conclusion: The present study found expression of "normal" behaviour to increase after enucleation.

Keywords: enucleation; glaucoma; quality of life.

PubMed Disclaimer

References

REFERENCES

    1. Caryn E. Plummer AR, Gelatt KN. The canine glaucomas. In: Gelatt KN, Gilbert BC, Kern TJ, editors. Veterinary ophthalmology. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; 2013: 1050-5.
    1. Miller PE, Bentley E. Clinical signs and diagnosis of the canine primary glaucomas. The Veterinary Clinics of North America Small Animal Practice. 2015;45(6):1183-212, vi.
    1. Johnsen DAJ, Maggs DJ, Kass PH. Evaluation of risk factors for development of secondary glaucoma in dogs: 156 cases (1999-2004). JAm Vet MedAssoc. 2006;229(8):1270-4.
    1. Pizzirani S. Definition, classification, and pathophysiology of canine glaucoma. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2015;45(6):1127-57.
    1. Abrams KL. Medical and surgical management of the glaucoma patient. Clin Tech Small Anim Pract. 2001;16(1):71-6.

Publication types

LinkOut - more resources