Vetnuus | November 2023 40 « BACK TO CONTENTS Regulars I Ophthalmology Column In the Bloodhound, Basset Hound, and English Cocker Spaniel, the problem is worsened by the heavy weight of the ear pinnae when the head is turned toward the ground. The palpebral fissure droops and masks the globe, affecting sight. There is usually entropion of both the upper and lower eyelids at the lateral canthus as well as ectropion of the central part of the lower eyelid. These patients require good planning of the actual surgical technique and the owner needs to be aware of the radical change in the facial expression that can be expected after surgery. These are time consuming surgeries and require a lot suture material. In some cases, supportive subdermal walking sutures or even barred suture threads are used to assist in supporting the loose facial skin on top of the dogs head.
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