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The Bullmastiff is an impressive looking dog that's native to the UK, but over the years the breed has become a firm favourite with people all over the world. First bred as a working dog that worked alongside gamekeepers to keep poachers at bay on larger estates, these large dogs have a lot to boast about when it comes to their wonderful personalities. However, Bullmastiffs are prone to suffer from certain health issues, some of which are acquired but a few are genetically inherited disorders which can affect their vision.
The breed is known to suffer from specific eye disorders and some are thought to be inherited disorders although in a lot of cases this has not be scientifically proven. With this said, the better a Bullmastiff's breeding, the less risk there is of them inheriting an eye disorder from their parents. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that even good breeding never guarantees a dog won't develop a disorder during the course of their lives. The most common eye disorder seen in the Bullmastiff include the following:
Eye Disorders that Affect a Dog's Eyeball
It is thought that Glaucoma could be an inherited disorder that puppies develop early in their lives and if this is the case, the condition has to be treated as a veterinary emergency or dogs may end up going blind in an affected eye. However, the condition is also often seen in older dogs when it is an age-related eye disorder and where dogs tend to cope quite well when their vision is impaired.Persistent pupillary membranes (PPM)
This condition sees strands of tissue in a dog's eye which are in fact, the remains of blood vessels that formed when the eye's lens was still developing before a dog is born and which are essential as they provide much needed nutrients that help eyes form correctly. In normal circumstances the strands disappear when a puppy is around 5 weeks old. However, if they remain in the eye the strands can interfere with a dog's vision and could even lead to |
