Oculocutaneous Albinism, OCA

• Talk to your vet about your dog’s OCA result so you can plan appropriate care and monitoring.
• Limit sun exposure by providing shade, using pet-safe sunscreen on exposed areas, and avoiding outdoor activity during peak sunlight.
• If your dog has vision impairment, keep their environment consistent, guide them with verbal cues, and use a leash in unfamiliar areas for safety.
• With proper protection and gentle support, most dogs with OCA can live normal, active lives.

This mutation was first described in the Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, and Pomeranian.

This mutation has an autosomal recessive inheritance, meaning that dogs must have two copies of the mutation in order to show clinical signs.

This health condition affects the following breeds

• Lhasa Apso

  

• Pekingese

  

• Pomeranian