Flat-faced dogs are more likely to suffer from cherry eye
Prolapsed nictitating membrane gland (PNMG) , also known as cherry eye, is one of the most common disorders of the eyelid in dogs. Researchers evaluated 1,802 cases of dogs diagnosed with this condition.
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The median age at first diagnosis was around a half year of age.
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Dogs aged under 1 year had 10.82 times the odds compared with dogs aged from 2 to under 4 years.
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Breeds with the highest odds of PNMG compared with crossbred dogs included Neapolitan Mastiff, English Bulldog, Cane Corso, Lhasa Apso, and American Cocker Spaniel.
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Purebred dogs had 1.43 times the odds compared with mixed breed dogs.
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Breeds with brachycephalic skull conformation had 6.71 times the odds compared with other breeds.
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