Dog Health Questions - Dogs susceptible to Entropion
All breeds can be affected but studies have shown that the following breeds are the most susceptible:
Bloodhound
Bulldog
Chow Chow
Mastiff
Retriever
Rottweiler
Shar Pei
Dog Health Questions - Entropion Causes
Entropion is usually due to: an inherited faulty eyelid conformation that manifests in young adult dogs. Breed related entropion usually affects dogs under 1 year of age. This hereditary disorder was due to selective breeding to create exaggerated facial features with prominent eyes and/or heavy facial folds.
Dog Health Information - Treatment of Entropion
The treatment of Entropion is by surgical correction. This surgery involves removing a small portion of the skin to tighten the eyelid which is usually undertaken when the dog is an adult since its facial structures are still growing and changing. Dog Health Advice
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Entropion
