Pannus

[Moobli]

Does anyone have any experience of pannus in dogs? I’m worried my GSD bitch may have the condition (after Googling and speaking to a couple of other owners of dogs with it) and I will be calling the vet tomorrow for an appointment. The good news is it would appear to be treatable (but there’s no cure as such).

 

[twiggy2]

Finger crossed its not but as you say its treatable so not the end of the world.
I dint know much about it, is it hereditary?

 

[CorvusCorax]

Alan at VonWolf sells Rex Specs if that's a road you want to go down.

 

[Moobli]

Finger crossed its not but as you say its treatable so not the end of the world.
I dint know much about it, is it hereditary?

It’s not a definite but there’s highly likely to be a hereditary link.

 

[Moobli]

Alan at VonWolf sells Rex Specs if that's a road you want to go down.

Thanks. I will do if it is pannus and she’ll tolerate them.

 

[Moobli]

Very useful article

https://www.rexspecs.com/blogs/news/a-comprehensive-guide-to-pannus-in-dogs

 

[paddy555]

I'm sorry to hear this. I have had something similar with one of my horses and was interested in the Rex Specs as I trialled the identical horse version.

For horse problems we have a specific FB group so I searched FB. I didn't find anything for dogs but it you search FB under "pannus" there are about 3 posts in the group German shepherd UK chat. Some of the dogs have the masks so there may be some useful info from owners who have been in this position.

 

[Moobli]

I'm sorry to hear this. I have had something similar with one of my horses and was interested in the Rex Specs as I trialled the identical horse version.

For horse problems we have a specific FB group so I searched FB. I didn't find anything for dogs but it you search FB under "pannus" there are about 3 posts in the group German shepherd UK chat. Some of the dogs have the masks so there may be some useful info from owners who have been in this position.

Thanks. I’ll have a read.

 

[MurphysMinder]

I've no experience of it, but as you say it does seem to be manageable. I hope the vets are able to give you positive news.

 

[Moobli]

Sadly it is pannus. She has been prescribed steroid eye drops and will get another type once the inflammation has reduced (if I understood correctly). She will be on eye drops for life but they should halt the progression and she should be able to lead a normal life. Thank goodness for insurance!
I’ve sent her pedigree to the breed health coordinator for information.

 

[twiggy2]

Sadly it is pannus. She has been prescribed steroid eye drops and will get another type once the inflammation has reduced (if I understood correctly). She will be on eye drops for life but they should halt the progression and she should be able to lead a normal life. Thank goodness for insurance!
I’ve sent her pedigree to the breed health coordinator for information.

Fingers crossed she tolerates treatments and prevention well, I am sure you will get here there with those.
At least you went twitter your gut and got her spayed and no puppies.
And well spotted.

 

[AmyMay]

I’m so sorry @Moobli . But thank goodness you spotted an issue and got a diagnosis so quickly.

 

[MurphysMinder]

What a shame, fingers crossed the treatment allows her to lead a normal life. Thank you for sending her details to Chris, I wish everyone was as honest.

 

[Moobli]

Thank goodness for insurance. These are the eye drops needed for Tay’s condition (now on them for life)
and it’s £82 for a 2mg tube ?

 

[AmyMay]

Thank goodness for insurance. These are the eye drops needed for Tay’s condition (now on them for life)
and it’s £82 for a 2mg tube ?
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How she doing?

 

[Chuffy99]

When they put your insurance premium up as they no doubt will, I get a written prescription for x10 tubes and buy for £35 a tube from Viovet

 

[Moobli]

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How she doing?

She’s fine in herself thanks and is a very good patient.

 

[druid]

Visiocare is the generic of Optimmune. comes in a larger tube for a third of the price