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Please be sure to consult a Licensed Veterinarian for an accurate diagnoses and treatment of your Bullmastiff's eyes.

Like any other breed of dog, the Bullmastiff is also subject to various eye disorders.  The most common seen in the breed is entropion and ectropion - but, that certainly does not exempt your Bullmastiff from having another type of eye disorder not mentioned on this page. 

Ectropion

What is Ectropion:

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Treatment - What are the Options?

Symptoms that your Bullmastiff may have Ectropion include:

  • Sagging eyelids
  • Lack of tear production
  • Exposed conjunctiva is red

Ectropion is a very treatable disorder and should be done as soon as the disorder is identified.  If treatment is delayed, this will cause long term, and sometimes irreversible damage to your Bullmastiff's eyes.  The surgical procedure itself - pending the disorder's advancement will generally run $50 and up per eyelid (4 eyelids total - 2 upper, 2 lower).  If your Bullmastiff is diagnosed with ectropion - help him or her live a wonderful life with their sight intact by getting them the proper treatment right away.

Entropion

What is Entropion:

Certification/Registration Authorities:

Treatment - What are the Options?

Symptoms that your Bullmastiff may have Entropion include:

  • Puffy, swollen eyelids
  • Discharge from the eyes
  • Eyes appearing partially closed

Entropion is a very treatable disorder and should be done as soon as the disorder is identified.  If treatment is delayed, this will cause long term, and sometimes irreversible damage to your Bullmastiff's eyes.  The surgical procedure itself - pending the disorder's advancement will generally run $50 and up per eyelid (4 eyelids total - 2 upper, 2 lower).  If your Bullmastiff is diagnosed with entropion - help him or her live a wonderful life with their sight intact by getting them the proper treatment right away.

 

Contributed by her owner Linda Thompson of Gemstone Bullmastiffs.  "Bubbles" was bred by Anita Lewis and Jean Robinson of Leatherneck Bullmastiffs.  Her official registration name is AKC CH. Leatherneck's Pink Champagne.  Power The Dog of ORLOK as donated by her breeder Ghislaine Assink.  Brindle Bullmastiff puppy out of "The Dog of Orlok".  Born 2 April 2000, Power is out of Moraya The Dog of ORLOK and Turbo Tyson of Forest Rangers. Presley The Dog of ORLOK as donated by her breeder Ghislaine Assink.  This is a beautiful representation of a brindle Bullmastiff puppy out of the kennel "The Dog of Orlok". Rescued by Mickey Mullen of Florida Bullmastiff Rescue, this is Bumper in his new home and on his new couch. Alex at 13 weeks old, contributed by Chris Lezotte and Alan Kalter of HappyLegs Bullmastiffs.  Although a bit "off color" from the traditional Bullmastiff standard, these Dudley Bullmastiffs still make wonderful pets!

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