Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Progressive corneal ulcer in diabetic Shih Tzu dog
By Rhodes, Mike·Published in Companion Animal·2014·European Specialist in Veterinary Ophthalmology Willows Referral Service, Highlands Road, Solihull, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4NH·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Case report: a progressive corneal ulcer in a diabetic Shih Tzu
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Plain-English summary
An 8.5-year-old female Shih Tzu with diabetes was brought to the vet after having a painful eye for a week. She was diagnosed with a serious corneal ulcer in her right eye, which can happen alongside dry eye conditions. The vet started with intensive medical treatment to manage the ulcer, and when that wasn't enough, they performed surgery to help fix the problem. Thanks to these treatments, the dog's eye condition improved significantly.
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Abstract
The management of progressive ulcerative keratitis in dogs is briefly discussed in this case report. An eight-and-half-year-old neutered female, diabetic Shih Tzu was presented for ophthalmology referral with a one-week history of ulcerative keratitis affecting the right eye. A diagnosis of a progressive corneal stromal ulcer with associated keratomalacia was made, likely associated with bilateral keratoconjunctivitis sicca and diabetes mellitus. Successful management comprised initial intensive medical therapy followed by surgical intervention.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2014.19.8.396