Definition. A fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness. Having a fever is a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body. For an adult, a fever may be uncomfortable, but usually isn't a cause for concern unless it reaches 103 F (39.4 C) or higher.For infants and toddlers, a slightly elevated temperature may indicate a serious infection. fever is a temporary increase in your body temperature, often due to an illness. Having a fever is a sign that something out of the ordinary is going on in your body.
Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in dogs. By Seattle Times staff. Cataracts are one of the leading causes of blindness in dogs. And like many dogs with cataracts, Bernie has simply adapted, so much so that he is commonly mistaken for a sighted dog.
Blindness in dog can be caused by a number of conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, uveitis, severe corneal disease, retinal inflammation and infection, retinal detachment, disease of the optic nerve, and disease of the occipital cortex (the visual center of the brain).