Prolapse of the Gland of the Nictitating Membrane in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Prolapse of the Gland of the Nictitating Membrane
Organ System: Nervous/sensory

Nictitating gland is a tear producing gland located on the inner surface of the third eyelid. As a result of ligament laxity, the gland is not able to remain in its normal position behind the third eyelid and it becomes visible on its outer surface. As the gland is not protected, the longer it remains that way, the bigger the possibility of damaging it. It is therefore necessary to surgically correct the position of the gland or surgically remove the protruding part. It is a routine procedure, quickly done, and the dogs recover quickly. However, in some cases there is a risk of developing dry eye issues after such surgical procedure.

Breeds exposed to Prolapse of the Gland of the Nictitating Membrane – Research Reference
German Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Briard Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Alsatian Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Labradoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Lhasa Apso Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bearded Collie Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bedlington Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Poodle – Standard Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Belgian Shepherd – Laekenois/Groenendael Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Old English Sheepdog Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Pekingese Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Tibetan Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Norwegian Elk Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Shetland Sheepdog Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Kerry Blue Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
German Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Keeshond – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Norwegian Elk Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Alsatian – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Samoyed Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Keeshond Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Schnoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Spoodle Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bichon Frise Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Belgian Shepherd Cross – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bearded Collie – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Belgian Shepherd – Laekenois/Groenendael – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Briard – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Kerry Blue – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Old English Sheepdog – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Pekingese – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Poodle – Standard – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Samoyed – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Shetland Sheepdog – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bedlington Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Tibetan Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Yorkshire Terrier – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Belgian Shepherd – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Lhasa Apso – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Bichon Frise – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Spoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Golden Doodle (Groodle) – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Labradoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)
Schnoodle – (Goldschmidt & Mcmanus 200)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

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