What is micropapilla?
A smaller than normal optic disc – the point where the optic nerve enters the back of the eye.
How do I know my dog has micropapilla?
It would be discovered during an eye exam by a veterinary ophthalmologist.
What does having micropapilla mean for my dog?
Micropapilla does not cause any vision loss or pain.
How common is micropapilla in Aussies?
It is very rare.
Is micropapilla inherited I Aussies?
Unknown.
What do micropapilla mean for my breeding program?
Given the rarity of the condition and the lack of any good information on inheritance, treat it as a fault. Don’t breed affected dogs to each other or to dogs with affected near kin.