{"podcast":{"title":"The Marty & Laura Show","slug":"the-marty-laura-show-7153313","podcast_index_feed_id":7153313,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-marty-laura-show/","website_url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/03ec7609-2913-4e6d-8fb9-675b66e72dd2/uEzz711RYQfXrYlWWI6XvnYt.png","author":"Laura Reeves & Dr. Marty Greer","episode_count":82,"summary":"Dr. Marty Greer and Laura Reeves deliver unique, fun, fact based conversations about pet health. Greer is the 2023 Westminster Kennel Club Veterinarian of the Year and author of “Your Pandemic Puppy.” Reeves is the host of the wildly popular, award-winning Pure Dog Talk podcast. From pro tips on selecting your new dog to what your dog’s runny eyes or your cat’s runny nose mean and what you should do about it, Marty and Laura will meet you where you are (in the car, on the treadmill, walking the dog) and bring you a good laugh, a great story and a bright idea every week.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T06:19:38.060217+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313"},"episode":{"title":"77 — Unlocking Canine Retina Health: Blindness, Detachments and Genetics in Dogs","slug":"77-unlocking-canine-retina-health-blindness-detachments-and-genetics-in-dogs","published_at":"2026-06-03T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/77-unlocking-canine-retina-health-blindness-detachments-and-genetics-in-dogs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313","url":"https://martyandlaurashow.com//77-unlocking-canine-retina-health-blindness-detachments-and-genetics-in-dogs","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b7e41367-8090-41ee-87d5-e8d7ad7f6a42.mp3","summary":"Unlocking Canine Retina Health: Blindness, Detachments and Genetics in Dogs Join Marty and Laura as they dive into the complex world of the canine retina, exploring common eye diseases, the dangers of retinal detachment and essential genetic health screenings. Our hosts focus on the canine retina, an essential part of the back of the eye that acts like the \"film\" in a camera to interpret light, images and motion. Because the retina is a highly complex structure, diagnosing retinal issues often requires the specialized equipment and training of a veterinary ophthalmologist. Key Topics Discussed: Retinal Detachment: This is a severe condition that usually results in blindness. In dogs, it can be triggered by trauma, tumors, immune-mediated diseases, uveitis, or high blood pressure linked to kidney failure or hyperthyroidism. While humans can often have their retinas reattached via laser, it is incredibly difficult and rare to successfully reattach a dog's retina. Hidden Blindness in Pets: Dogs and cats are incredibly skilled at hiding their vision loss by memorizing their home's layout. Owners may not realize their pet is going blind until they rearrange the furniture or move to a new house. SARD (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration): A rare, irreversible condition of unknown cause where a dog suddenly goes blind. The Dangers of Merle-to-Merle Breeding: Breeding two dogs with the Merle gene (such as Aussies or Collies) can produce puppies with severe visual and hearing impairments. It is crucial to DNA test for \"cryptic Merles\" to avoid accidentally crossing two Merle dogs. The \"Hybrid Vigor\" Myth: Mixing two breeds, such as a Bernese Mountain Dog and a Poodle to make a Bernadoodle, does not magically cure or filter out bad genetic traits. Sometimes, this combination ac…","meta_description":"Unlocking Canine Retina Health: Blindness, Detachments and Genetics in Dogs Join Marty and Laura as they dive into the complex world of the canine retina,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1937,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/episodes/77-unlocking-canine-retina-health-blindness-detachments-and-genetics-in-dogs/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-marty-laura-show-7153313/77-unlocking-canine-retina-health-blindness-detachments-and-genetics-in-dogs.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}