Species: Dog
Condition: Entropion
Organ System: Nervous/sensory
Entropion is an inward sagging of the eyelids, usually on the lower lid. This potentially leads to irritation and may cause permanent visual impairment. Signs that your dog may be suffering from entropion include persistent crying and squinting. Your dog may also rub continually at their eyes, particularly when exposed to light. There may also be corneal ulcers and irritation which will cause pain for your dog. Your vet can correct this condition through surgery. More than one operation may be required as your vet will be aware of the risk of over-correction leading to ectropion (an outwardly rolling eyelid).
Breeds exposed to Entropion – Research Reference
Alsatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dalmatian Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Alsatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dachshund – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Dalmatian – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
German Shepherd – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
St Bernard – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
St Bernard Cross – Canine Inherited Disorders Database (CIDD)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
To learn more about Entropion or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.
This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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