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Blepharitis is '''inflammation of the eyelids''', and is commonly seen in general practice.
Blepharitis is '''inflammation of the eyelids''', and is commonly seen in general practice.
It occurs more commonly in '''dogs''' than '''cats''', but can also occur in small mammals such as '''rabbits'''.
It occurs more commonly in '''dogs''' than '''cats''', but can also occur in '''horses''' and small mammals such as '''rabbits'''.
The owner will report eye irritation and a discharge may be present. The condition is most likely to be '''insidious in onset''' and gradually progressive, although acute presentations do occur.
The owner will report eye irritation and a discharge may be present. The condition is most likely to be '''insidious in onset''' and gradually progressive, although acute presentations do occur.
In dogs, blepharitis can also be caused by fungi such as the [[Ringworm|ringworm]] species and ''[[Aspergillosis|Aspergillus]]''. Dermatological conditions such as [[Atopic Dermatitis|atopy]], ''[[Leishmania]]'' or [[Juvenile Pyoderma|puppy strangles]] can also be responsible.
In dogs, blepharitis can also be caused by fungi such as the [[Ringworm|ringworm]] species and ''[[Aspergillosis|Aspergillus]]''. Dermatological conditions such as [[Atopic Dermatitis|atopy]], ''[[Leishmania]]'' or [[Juvenile Pyoderma|puppy strangles]] can also be responsible.
In horses, primary bacterial infection is rare, and more common causes include '''trauma''', allergic reactions to insect bites, '''exposure to intense solar radiation''', [[Ringworm|ringworm]] and '''[[Cutaneous Habronemiasis|cutaneous habronemiasis]]'''.
In '''rabbits''', bacterial blepharitis is the most common cause, but ''[[Treponema cuniculi – Rabbit|Treponema cuniculi]]'' and [[Myxomatosis|myxomatosis]] infections can also lead to the condition.
In '''rabbits''', bacterial blepharitis is the most common cause, but ''[[Treponema cuniculi – Rabbit|Treponema cuniculi]]'' and [[Myxomatosis|myxomatosis]] infections can also lead to the condition.
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|flashcards = [[Rabbit Medicine and Surgery Q&A 12]]
[[Equine Reproduction and Stud Medicine Q&A 01]]
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