Validity of aqueocentesis as a component of anterior uveitis investigation in dogs and cats.

Objective: To describe aqueocentesis cytopathology results from dogs and cats presenting for uveitis investigation and to determine whether this is a useful and safe procedure.

Animal Studied: Dogs and cats presenting for investigation of anterior uveitis (April 2008-December 2013).

Procedures: Aqueous was collected via limbal entry under sedation/general anesthesia, for cytopathology and occasionally bacterial culture or polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing.