Congenital Corneal Opacity in a Nigerian Local Puppy (A case report)

Abstract

A four-week old Nigerian local puppy was presented to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Ibadan with a history of bilateral corneal opacity. This was observed as the eyes opened at the age of seven days. General examination did not reveal any other abnormality. There was a gradual clearing of the opacity and by the age of eighteen weeks, it was completely resolved. Keywords: keCongenital corneal opacity, local dog Sahel Journal of Veterinary Sciences Vol. 5 (1) 2006 pp. 1-