Some giant sized dogs are prone to eye diseases such
as Ectropion.
Ocular problems are also common such
as ectropion, cataracts, loosening of the retina, progressive retina atrophy, and trichiasis.
Not exact matches
Surgery is utilized to correct inherited or acquired conformational abnormalities such
as entropion, macroblepharon (excessive eyelid length),
ectropion or eyelid agenesis, to remove tumors of the eyelids, or to treat distichiae and ectopic cilia.
Eye problems such
as cataracts, cherry eye, entropion, and
ectropion can also occur in Newfoundlands.
The treatment for mild
ectropion generally consists of medical therapy, such
as lubricating eye drops and ointments to prevent the cornea and conjunctivae from drying out.
The CO2 laser is also used for skin tumor removal, eyelid surgery such
as correction of entropion or
ectropion, and some mouth and throat procedures.
But like any other canines, they are also prone to a few health issues such
as hip or elbow dysplasia,
ectropion and entropion, vaginal hyperplasia, and recently, attacks of juvenile epiplepsy.
Ectropion - Dog breeds that include ectropion as a breed characteristic include but are not limited to; Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Cocker Spaniel, Cumber Spaniel, Bulldog, and Saint
Ectropion - Dog breeds that include
ectropion as a breed characteristic include but are not limited to; Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Cocker Spaniel, Cumber Spaniel, Bulldog, and Saint
ectropion as a breed characteristic include but are not limited to; Basset Hound, Bloodhound, Cocker Spaniel, Cumber Spaniel, Bulldog, and Saint Bernard.
Dogs showing evidence of functional abnormality of eyelids or eyelashes (such
as, but not limited to, trichiasis, entropion,
ectropion, or distichiasis)
Prognathism predisposes to dental disease, while excessive folding of the skin, especially on the face, is associated with skin fold dermatitis, muzzle acne, folliculitis, furunculosis, and eye conditions such
as entropion,
ectropion, and eversion of the third eyelid.
The Boerboel is typically a healthy breed, and a responsible breeder will screen breeding stock for health conditions such
as elbow and hip dysplasia, heart disease, and two disorders that affect the eyelids:
ectropion and entropion.
However,
ectropion can occur later in life
as a result of the facial tissues losing tension in loose skinned breeds.
Other health concerns include eye problems such
as cataracts, entropion and
ectropion,
as well
as bloat.
Eye problems are also common in English Bulldogs, and the breed can frequently suffer from conditions known
as cherry eye,
ectropion and entropion.