Using subpalpebral lavage systems to deliver ocular drugs to 4 fractious dogs

• Published in: Companion Animal
• Main Author: Rushton, James Oliver
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Mark Allen Group 2021
• Subjects: General Engineering; harbour seal
• Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.12968/coan.2020.0062; http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.12968/coan.2020.0062

The use of subpalpebral lavage systems is commonplace in equine ophthalmology and its use has also been described in humans, llamas and a harbour seal. However, reports of this drug delivery technique in dogs are lacking. This case study describes four cases of corneal ulceration in fractious dogs, where a subpalpebral lavage system was used to apply topical medication. Clinical presentation, surgical techniques and the outcomes are described. All dogs were successfully treated by their owners using this technique, and no major complications were reported.