Why do dogs have entropion of their eyelids?

Causes of dog eyelid entropion:
1. Chronic conjunctivitis, foreign matter stabbing into the conjunctival sac, eyelashes and eyelid fur irritating the cornea and conjunctiva, leading to keratitis or conjunctivitis cause.
2. Entropion is caused by loss of orbital fat or muscle atrophy, and loss of muscle tone in elderly dogs can also cause this disease.
3. It may be a developmental defect, which is related to the dog's own breed. The structure of the face and eyes may be a causative genetic defect.
Treatment methods for dog entropion:
1. Mild ectropion does not require treatment. If other diseases develop, such as conjunctivitis and keratitis, Symptomatic treatment is required.
2. Surgical correction can be performed for stubborn entropion of the eyelids.
3. Leave it to a professional pet hospital for treatment, because the treatment methods are different according to different causes.
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