Eye Ulcers in Dogs & Cats

Which Pets are Predisposed to Develop Eye Ulcers?
We’re discussing eye ulcers, a common problem for dogs and cats. In fact some dogs and cats are predisposed to develop eye ulcers.

Some breeds are prone to developing corneal ulcers (ulcerative keratitis) because:
• their eyes protrude and are easily damaged,
• their eyes are surrounded by wrinkles ,
• they work or play in brush or corn stubble.

Dogs with naturally protruding (exophthalmic) eyes inclined to develop corneal ulcers include the:
• Boston Terrier,
• Boxer,
• Bulldog,
• Chihuahua,
• Japanese Chin,
• Pekingese,
• Pug, and
• Tibetan Spaniel.

Cats with naturally protruding (exophthalmic) eyes inclined to develop corneal ulcers include the:
• Persian
• Himalayan

Dogs with facial wrinkles or thick hair around their eyes that easily develop corneal ulcers include the:
• Pug,
• Pekingese,
• Chow Chow, and
• Shar Pei.

Working and hunting dogs exposed to brush and fairy weapons include the:
• American Foxhound,
• Beagle,
• Bloodhound,
• English Cocker Spaniel,
• Golden Retriever, and
• Labrador Retriever.

In future blogs, we’ll look at how to diagnose and treat eye ulcers in dogs and cats.