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PANNIS IN GERMAN SHEPHARDS IT AFFECTS THE EYE

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Pannus is a problem where there is a is a chronic inflammation of the corneas in the dog's eyes. The newer name for this is chronic immune mediated keratoconjunctivitis sicca (CIKS).
What you see is a a gray, pink film that spreads across the eyes blocking vision.
Its a suspected inherited auto immune problem.
You can read about it here
http://www.eyevet.info/pannus.html
and see a picture and read more here
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/pannus-chronic-superficial-keratitis/page1.aspx
Hope this helps you!

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Expert: NancyH
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