Distichiasis in dogs

Measured in 2 breeds across 1 source. Figures are grouped by how they were measured, because those groups are not comparable with one another.

4.6%Highest recorded
2Breeds measured
$1,018Typical treatment cost

Owner survey

Share of dogs whose owners reported the condition at one point in time.

Depends on owners noticing and recalling. Mild or resolved cases are undercounted.

  • Bulldog

    breed-specific finding KC survey 2017, 2014

    Live UK Kennel Club registered dogs, owner reported

    4.6% 2.9% to 7.2% $1,018 typical

  • Shetland Sheepdog

    breed-specific finding KC survey 2017, 2014

    Live UK Kennel Club registered dogs, owner reported

    1.9% 0.94% to 4% $1,018 typical

Where these figures come from

  • KC survey 2017 Grade C

    Wiles BM, Llewellyn-Zaidi AM, Evans KM, O'Neill DG, Lewis TW. Large-scale survey to estimate the prevalence of disorders for 192 Kennel Club registered breeds. Canine Genetics and Epidemiology. 2017;4:8.

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