Rare Unilateral Nictitating Membrane and T Shape Cartilage Prolapse in Two-Years-Old Mix-Breed Cat

Abstract

Prolapse of the third eyelid is one of the most common ocular diseases in small animals, that is common in dogs and rare in cats and occurs in various breeds. A mixed female Persian Himalayan cat referred with the sign of prolapse of the left third eyelid with T shape cartilage protrusion. Prolapsed gland corrected by Pocket technique. Also, slight excision of the protruding part of the Deformed cartilage was accomplished. The surgical results were very satisfactory in forthcoming inspections.