However, some differences are present, including a third eyelid, which provides an added layer of protection. Even with this extra protection, you may still need eye drops for dogs if any issues arise. LATEST VIDEOS Regardless of breed or age, all dogs have this third eyelid, also known as...
third eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea, and sclera. It may also occur with inflammation of the structures inside the eye, with glaucoma (high pressure within the eye) or with certain diseases of the orbit (eye socket). Either one or both eyes can become red, depending...
Prolapse of the nictitans membrane (third eyelid), which spreads out from the inner corner of the eyeball and covers a portion of the eye. A sagging appearance of the muscles on the affected side of the face. Horner's Syndrome indicates an interruption of the nerve on that side of the f...
Entropion is one of the common dog eye problems that involve the genetic abnormality of the eyelids, causing a portion of the eyelid to invert or fold inwards. The inward folding often causes the hair on the surface of the eyelid to rub against the cornea, resulting in friction, irritation,...
Morgan RV, Duddy JM, McGlurg K. Prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid in dogs: a retrospective study of 89 cases (1980-1990). J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1993;29:56–60. Cortese L, Annunziatella M, Palatucci AT, Lanzilli S, Rubino V, Di Cerbo A, Centenaro S, Guidetti G, Canello...