Entropion causes a dog's eyelid to roll inward, so the lashes constantly rub against the cornea. Left unmonitored, it leads to corneal ulcers and vision damage. PawCheck screens for it in seconds — free.
Download Free — Android ↗Entropion is a structural condition where the eyelid margin folds inward. The eyelashes or facial hair then continuously rub the corneal surface, causing persistent irritation, tear overflow, and over time, corneal damage.
Constant squinting or keeping one eye closed, excessive watery discharge, and a reddened eye. The dog may paw at the face. In advanced cases, corneal cloudiness or ulceration may be visible.
Entropion is primarily congenital — it's written into the anatomy of certain breeds. Loose facial skin and deep-set eyes create excess eyelid tissue that folds inward. It is not caused by infection or diet.
Shar Pei, Pug, Bulldog, Chow Chow, Rottweiler, and Labrador Retriever. Shar Peis have such severe predisposition that puppies sometimes need temporary eyelid tacking within weeks of birth.
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