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Old 04-08-2008, 07:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
Peggy
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Originally Posted by MyPemCharlie View Post
I did a little research on entropian when I got in from the vets. Rottweilers are one of several breeds prone to it...Corgis are not generally predisposed. From what I read, it is an inherited genetic problem requiring surgery. The vet also drew me a diagram of the surgical procedure they do to fix it. I'm just thinking there is no way that Charlie got something in his eye yesterday and today has a genetic defect requiring surgery, with no previous eye problems. I don't know.
It can happen in any breed, but I would think it would show up before now. Maybe a second opinion? Is there an eye specialist in your area?

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