The effects of animal-related and environmental factors on feline entropion: a comprehensive cohort study of 272 eyes
This study aims to provide a general perspective on entropion in cats, while offering a detailed assessment of the animal and environmental factors that may play a role in its occurrence. The study encompassed 170 cats diagnosed with entropion from a cohort of 648 cats that were presented with compl...
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| Language: | English |
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Kafkas University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
2025-01-01
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| Series: | Kafkas Universitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi |
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| Online Access: | https://vetdergikafkas.org/pdf.php?id=3171 |
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| Summary: | This study aims to provide a general perspective on entropion in cats, while offering
a detailed assessment of the animal and environmental factors that may play a role
in its occurrence. The study encompassed 170 cats diagnosed with entropion from
a cohort of 648 cats that were presented with complaints of blepharospasm between
2020 and 2024. The signalment, history, and ophthalmic examinations were recorded.
Eyelid deformities were evaluated based on the eye"s location, position and the degree
of the lid"s rotation. A total of 170 cats were diagnosed with entropion in 272 eyes. The
prevalence was significantly higher in brachycephalic cats (78.2%). Entropion was found
to have a higher prevalence in male cats (90.58%). In the history, it was determined
that 64.1% of the cases had been exposed to irritants. Entropions were located laterally
(n=58), medially (n=1) and totally (n=213). Lid"s rotation was graded as mild in 76 eyes,
moderate in 35 eyes, and severe in 161 eyes. Our study findings emphasize that entropion
remains a significant concern in brachycephalic cats. Environmental factors that may
cause eye irritation and ocular conditions should be considered. The noticeable male
predominance observed in the study also raises questions about whether orbicularis
muscle laxity might be associated with gender. |
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| ISSN: | 1309-2251 |