We’re discussing dry eye, one of the most common chronic pet problems, especially for dogs. Dry eye is a serious concern not because it causes thick mucous to collect in the corner of the eyes and appear unsightly, but because it causes pain and eventual blindness.
There are some dog breeds more likely to develop dry eye because of their genetic tendencies. If your dog is one of the breeds on this list, ask your veterinarian to examine it’s eyes twice a year specifically for dry eye. The sooner the disease is identified and treatment begun, the less the likelihood that your pet will become blind.
Dog breeds predisposed to develop dry eye (KCS)
Among the breeds that have a genetic tendency to develop dry eye are the:
• Boston Terrier
• Bulldog
• Cocker Spaniel
• Lhasa Apso
• Miniature Schnauzer
• Pekingese
• Pug
• Shih Tzu
• Tibetan Spaniel
• Westie
• Yorkshire Terrier.
In a future blog, we’ll continue discussing dry eye, including which medications may cause it and which help treat it.
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