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My 2 year old malamute has a dark discoloration under each of his pupils. What could it be caused by?

Submitted: 642 days and 18 hours ago.

Category: Dog

Value: $15

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Age: 2; Male; Breed: Alaskan Malamute

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Posted by NancyH 642 days and 18 hours ago.

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If this looks like a dark spot on the white of the eye it may be due to a tumor.
You can read about this here
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/tumors-of-the-anterior-uvea-iris-and-ciliary-body-in-dogs/page1.aspx
and more on eye issues in dogs here
http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/eyetrouble.html
It might also be a pigment spot.
I'd plan on your vet checking it out for you and if they are not sure ask for a referral to a veterinary opthamologist.
Hope this helps you!

642 days and 17 hours ago.

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Reply to Nancy Holmes's Post: The dark color is just below both pupils and look exactly the same, not consistent with tumor or any of the conditions on the website. So, I'm basically looking at the exact spot on two eyes. It's weird.

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It may just be a pigment spot or a 'hole' in the pigment color if its in the iris.
It might be a coloboma which you can read about here
http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&C=19&A=2566&S=1

I'd suggest a vet check with a veterinary opthamologist particularly if you are considering breeding this dog.

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Answered:	2/18/2008

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