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Progressive Retinal Atrophy (Golden Retriever)

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Eyes
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Progressive retinal atrophy in Golden Retrievers is a genetic eye disorder that is caused by a mutation of the TTC8 gene. The condition causes both rods and cones in a dog’s eye to degenerate at an abnormally rapid rate, ultimately leading to total blindness.
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