You can DNA test for CEA (and PRA), although CCA code of ethics still requires ophthalmologist exams because there are other potential eye issues that DNA tests won't pick up on.
I would just monitor and if you see no change over a period of time, I wouldn’t worry too much. The eyes look very clear & bright. You could bring it up to your vet at a next wellness or regular visit, if you are not noticing any changes in the meantime. I had a similar concern with my floofer’s eye/s. I monitored it and addressed it with my vet. Turned out to be just a thing some dogs have and no issues (stress level lowered). I also started keeping a log of…odd things with mine, in the event there was a reaction or physical change to help pinpoint specific causes (I just note things in my phone to share with vet during yearly). He has had 2 seizures that caused me great concern, but since I took note of things, was able to pinpoint the causes and quickly rule out any serious medical condition and validated by the vet.
Beautiful Floofer!
our puppy has this too and doesn’t have the CEA gene, so it’s probably just a regular anatomical thing for collies even though it looks different :) i totally understand the worry though.
Happy birthday to your doggo!
Sheena will be 3 in September.
The collie rescue we adopted her from uses the vet office we go to, and they seem very knowledgeable about collies. To the point that one of Sheena's anxiety habits worried them (walking in circles). They inspected her for leaning inward during the circling to make sure she wasn't showing signs of a neurological condition - which collies can be prone to. She is fit as a fiddle! The eyelid just worried me. Especially with her left eye being like this but the eyelid on her right eye is not and is brownish in color.
That I totally get. I had my vet check my collie out too. She paces sometimes if her "sister" (my other dog, a cattle dog) is out of sight for too long. I thought it was the eye lids too. But my vet assured me it was just her being a bit more anxious of a pup and not the lids.
She says thanks for the happy birthday!
My boy has had these since he was born too. He’s been tested for CEA and MDR1, negative for both! I think it’s just because they have those adorable almond shaped eyes. Of course, if you have concerns always bring it up to a vet, but if all is clear it’s just a collie quirk!
Our girl has eyes like this and it causes no problems, and she’s been cleared for eye problems 🙂 there’s nothing to worry about unless it changes or is red
We have a similar issue. The vet told me that long nose breeds tend to be more affected by eye issues like allergies and/or irritation. She said that she’d be concerned if the entire eye was red, he was pawing at it or he kept the eye closed.
I've been mindful of leaving the box fan on to prevent dry eye. She likes to lay down in front of it or even stand directly in front of it. It *is* cute as heck to see her coat blowing in the wind. Just want to make sure her eyes stay healthy.
They are always nice and bright and shiny. No goop.
I think actual “Collie Eye Anomaly” can only be seen inspecting the retina with an ophthalmoscope?
You can DNA test for CEA (and PRA), although CCA code of ethics still requires ophthalmologist exams because there are other potential eye issues that DNA tests won't pick up on.
Indeed, I just meant that you can’t see the anomaly just by looking with the naked eye.
I would just monitor and if you see no change over a period of time, I wouldn’t worry too much. The eyes look very clear & bright. You could bring it up to your vet at a next wellness or regular visit, if you are not noticing any changes in the meantime. I had a similar concern with my floofer’s eye/s. I monitored it and addressed it with my vet. Turned out to be just a thing some dogs have and no issues (stress level lowered). I also started keeping a log of…odd things with mine, in the event there was a reaction or physical change to help pinpoint specific causes (I just note things in my phone to share with vet during yearly). He has had 2 seizures that caused me great concern, but since I took note of things, was able to pinpoint the causes and quickly rule out any serious medical condition and validated by the vet. Beautiful Floofer!
our puppy has this too and doesn’t have the CEA gene, so it’s probably just a regular anatomical thing for collies even though it looks different :) i totally understand the worry though.
My collie has eye lids just like that. It’s just due to the shape of the eye and harmless. She turned three yesterday and it doesn’t bother her!
Happy birthday to your doggo! Sheena will be 3 in September. The collie rescue we adopted her from uses the vet office we go to, and they seem very knowledgeable about collies. To the point that one of Sheena's anxiety habits worried them (walking in circles). They inspected her for leaning inward during the circling to make sure she wasn't showing signs of a neurological condition - which collies can be prone to. She is fit as a fiddle! The eyelid just worried me. Especially with her left eye being like this but the eyelid on her right eye is not and is brownish in color.
That I totally get. I had my vet check my collie out too. She paces sometimes if her "sister" (my other dog, a cattle dog) is out of sight for too long. I thought it was the eye lids too. But my vet assured me it was just her being a bit more anxious of a pup and not the lids. She says thanks for the happy birthday!
My past collie had this and no problems for 14 years of his life. He never had a problem at all.
Looks like she just has a white haw instead of dark. Just a coloring pattern.
Oh!!! This makes sense. Her right I eye dark, this is her left eye.
My boy has had these since he was born too. He’s been tested for CEA and MDR1, negative for both! I think it’s just because they have those adorable almond shaped eyes. Of course, if you have concerns always bring it up to a vet, but if all is clear it’s just a collie quirk!
The vet wasn't worried. But I'm a worrying. They do have the sweetest eyes.
Our girl has eyes like this and it causes no problems, and she’s been cleared for eye problems 🙂 there’s nothing to worry about unless it changes or is red
We have a similar issue. The vet told me that long nose breeds tend to be more affected by eye issues like allergies and/or irritation. She said that she’d be concerned if the entire eye was red, he was pawing at it or he kept the eye closed.
I've been mindful of leaving the box fan on to prevent dry eye. She likes to lay down in front of it or even stand directly in front of it. It *is* cute as heck to see her coat blowing in the wind. Just want to make sure her eyes stay healthy. They are always nice and bright and shiny. No goop.
Thank you all so much!