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  2. Imperforate lacrimal punctum - Wikipedia

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    An imperforate lacrimal punctum is a congenital disorder of dogs involving the lack of an opening to the nasolacrimal duct (tear duct) in the conjunctiva. Dogs normally have two lacrimal puncta, the superior and inferior. This condition can affect either or both. Symptoms include excessive tearing and tear

  3. Thelaziasis - Wikipedia

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    Thelaziasis is the term for infestation with parasitic nematodes of the genus Thelazia.The adults of all Thelazia species discovered so far inhabit the eyes and associated tissues (such as eyelids, tear ducts, etc.) of various mammal and bird hosts, including humans. [2]

  4. Thelazia - Wikipedia

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    This eyeworm commonly parasitizes in the tear ducts and conjunctival sac of its hosts, and appears as a creamy, thin-white thread measuring slightly over a half an inch in length. The adult worms may be found in the conjunctival sac or tear ducts. The eggs or larvae can be seen when the tears or secretions are examined under the microscope.

  5. Skin conditions in dogs: Symptoms, causes, and how to help - AOL

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    A vet explains the most common skin conditions in dogs and the treatments available. ... The best last-minute stocking stuffers under $10. AOL. The best toys of 2024. AOL.

  6. List of dog diseases - Wikipedia

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    Imperforate lacrimal punctum is a congenital disorder of dogs involving the lack of an opening to the nasolacrimal duct (tear duct) in the conjunctiva. [63] Exophthalmos is a normal condition in brachycephalic (short nosed) dog breeds because of the shallow orbit. However, it can lead to keratitis secondary to exposure of the cornea. [63]

  7. Nasolacrimal duct obstruction - Wikipedia

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    Nasolacrimal duct probing may be performed in the office setting (usually from 4 to 8 months of age) or under general anesthesia in an operating room for older patients. The success rate of probing is higher for younger children. A silastic tube or stent may be employed along with probing to maintain tear duct patency. [6]

  8. Benadryl for Dogs? A Vet Explains How Much You Should Give - AOL

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    Tablets can be divided to provide a more accurate dose, but if you have a little dog, 10 pounds or less, I would suggest you buy the liquid form because it will be more accurate to dose the dog ...

  9. Epiphora (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Causes of epiphora are any that cause either overproduction of tears or decreased drainage of tears, resulting in tearing onto the cheek. [2] This can be due to ocular irritation and inflammation (including trichiasis and entropion) or an obstructed tear outflow tract, which is divided according to its anatomical location (i.e., ectropion, punctal, canalicular or nasolacrimal duct obstruction).