Effective Treatment for Dog Eyelid Tumors: A Comprehens

Chalazia, commonly found on the upper eyelid conjunctiva of small dogs, can manifest over varying durations, ranging from 15 days to a year. The symptoms are generally consistent, including photophobia, excessive tearing, conjunctival congestion, swelling, and minimal secretion. Initially, the discharge may resemble water. Internally, a pinkish lump can be observed, which is smooth but occasionally appears marblelike. The size of the lump varies, with a granular surface and a pedunclelike structure.

Treatment Methods:

Eye drops are the primary form of treatment.

Eye washing is recommended, using a 2% to 4% boric acid solution twice or thrice daily. Eye drops containing chloramphenicol ointment should be applied three to four times a day. Antibiotic injections, such as a 3% sodium sulfadiazine, can also be administered intramuscularly.

Surgical Treatment:

1) Twenty minutes prior to surgery, a dose of 0.2g/kg of phenylephrine hydrochloride is injected intramuscularly to prevent postoperative bleeding.

2) The eye is flushed with 0.9% saline solution before surgery.

3) The periorbital area is disinfected with iodine alcohol, followed by the removal of iodine with 70% alcohol.

4) A general anesthetic is administered via intramuscular injection of 20nt/kg of Xylazine to induce anesthesia and secure the dog.

5) Ten minutes later, a topical anesthetic of 0.5% procaine hydrochloride is applied to the surface of the eye.

6) The surgical procedure involves using hemostats to grasp the lump from both ends and gently pull it out of the orbital socket. The lump is then excised with a surgical blade. The hemostats are released, and a hot, sterile gauze is applied to compress and stop the bleeding, ensuring no blood flows from the eyelid.

7) Postoperative antibiotics are administered to prevent infection.

Chalazia in dogs are often closely related to a diet high in protein and energy from animal sources. Traditional eye washing and eye drop treatments may provide temporary relief but are not very effective, leading to frequent recurrence and a prolonged treatment period. Surgical removal is a more effective and less likely to recur method of treatment.