Reza Nikzad¹*, Alireza Kaveh Aski², Omid Azari³and Mohammad Rouhani⁴

¹Postgraduate in Veterinary Surgery, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran
²Resident of Veterinary Surgery, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran
³Faculty of Clinical Science, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran
⁴Resident of Veterinary Surgery, Islamic Azad University of Shahrekord, Iran

*Corresponding Author: Reza Nikzad, Postgraduate in Veterinary Surgery, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Iran.

Received: December 15, 2021; Published: June 20, 2022

Abstract

Prolapse of the third eyelid is one of the most common ocular diseases in small animals, that is common in dogs and rare in cats and occurs in various breeds. A mixed female Persian Himalayan cat referred with the sign of prolapse of the left third eyelid with T shape cartilage protrusion. Prolapsed gland corrected by Pocket technique. Also, slight excision of the protruding part of the Deformed cartilage was accomplished. The surgical results were very satisfactory in forthcoming inspections.

Keywords: Cat, Prolapse, Third Eyelid, T Shape Cartilage

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Citation

Citation: Reza Nikzad., et al. “Rare Unilateral Nictitating Membrane and T Shape Cartilage Prolapse in Two-Years-Old Mix-Breed Cat". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 4.7 (2022): 98-100.

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