Some dog breeds are predisposed to a very uncomfortable eyelid problem. I cringe to think of how it must feel, and hope I never know as humans can develop the condition too.
Entropion occurs when an animal’s eyelid rolls inward. Eyelashes can rub against the cornea — ouch! Both the upper and lower eyelids may be affected. Entropion may strike both eyes or just one. It can occur due to genetics before the dog turns one or as a secondary condition resulting from problems like infections or scarring.

According to Veterinary Partner, the unpleasant eyelid problem can occur in any dog, but …read more

There were several correct guesses for this week’s What Is it? It was a Shar Pei!
Shar Peis are probably best down for their big wrinkly coats and blue-black tongues (which actually lead some people to believe they’re a distant relation to Chow Chows, who also have the dark tongues).
Originally from China, they’re also known as Chinese Shar Peis, and the name roughly translated means “sand skin” in reference to their short, rough coat. The coat comes in two varieties – one is the western type that keeps the large, deep folds and wrinkles they’re known for, and the …read more

First off, that poor dog looks totally perplexed.
Second, I can’t imagine why oxygen treatments would ever be necessary for a dog, but then I feel the same way about “oxygen bars” for humans so what do I know?
The contraption above comes to us from Japan and supposedly… helps beat wrinkles? How any dog other than a Shar Pei would benefit from this I’m not sure. Pricing on the at-home gadget is currently not known though they’re supposedly available at pet spas.
Would you cram your dog into one of these?
[link via gayla; image via airpress product photo]