It is most likely to happen in young retrieving breeds. The underlying cause is thought to be allergies. It looks bad, but it is typically painless. If treated early, it has a good prognosis. This appearance can also occur in masticatory muscle myositis and tetanus.
Other causes that can push against the eye and result in a bulging eye include abscesses, hematomas, or tumors. If your dog has inherently bulgy eyes, watch carefully for problems or changes. Skip to content. My Dog's Symptoms Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective.
Proptosis is considered very common, particularly among brachycephalic short-headed, snub-nosed breeds of dogs. Their shallow orbits, prominent globes, and abnormal eyelid conformation create ideal conditions for proptosis. Proptosis is readily identified by visual inspection as the globe of the eye is visibly protruding from its orbit in all cases.
The severity of the protrusion will vary. In some patients, the globe is entirely proptosed, the extraocular eye muscles are avulsed, and the optic nerve is visible. In others, the eye appears almost normal and is protruding only slightly. The appearance of the cornea will also vary, typically depending on the amount of time lapsed between proptosis and treatment.
A desiccated, possibly even ulcerated cornea is more likely when over an hour has lapsed. Pupil size is yet another prognostic indicator. Next, your dog will receive a full medical examination, along with a biochemistry profile, urinalysis, and complete blood count. An eye exam will help determine the severity of the condition and the degree of involvement of the eyelid. A Schirmer Tear Test may also be performed to assess tear production in the eye, along with a collection of cells or secretions to look for evidence of bacteria, fungi, or mites.
If your vet suspects an allergen is causing the inflammation, further testing will be done to try to isolate the specific allergen. If a tumor is the suspected cause, a biopsy will determine the nature of the tumor and best course of treatment. If no specific cause is found, additional blood work may be required to find evidence of systemic disease.
The eye is comprised of many different types of tissue, which makes it susceptible to a wide variety of diseases, but also allows it to provide important clues about what is going on inside the body.
If you suspect your dog has blepharitis, have him examined as soon as possible, so your vet can run the tests necessary to determine the underlying cause and best course of action. The course of treatment will depend on the underlying cause. If none is found, you may be instructed to simply apply warm compresses to the eye several times a day. A short course of pain medications or anti-inflammatories may also be prescribed. If an eye abnormality or tumor is detected, surgery may be the best course of treatment.
Most canine tumors turn out to be completely benign; when they are removed, the dog should recover completely. In cases of inflammation due to a fungus, bacteria, or parasite, your vet will prescribe medication. If an allergen is the underlying cause, especially in cases of food allergies, a new diet plan could be prescribed. First, wash out the eye to try to remove any dirt or debris that may be trapped in it.
If your dog allows you to continue, try the following:. Mix lukewarm water preferably bottled with a half-teaspoon of salt. Historically in cherry eye, the gland may need to be removed. It rarely seems to trouble the dog and repair is somewhat optional and patients can live perfectly with the eyelid prolapsed. Prognosis of cherry eye The condition can occur in one or both eyes. Because the condition is so common, and reoccurrence is so likely a variety of treatments have been used ranging from non-invasive treatments such as topical steroids to drastic treatments such as surgical removal of the gland.
Some of the surgical approaches are very simple and some are more involved and are best performed by an experienced surgeon.
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