The detail information of Distichiasis
Basic Information

Disease Ontology ID: DDTO:0000899

Disease Description: Abnormally growing eyelashes.

Inherit Mode: -

Disease Symptom: The abnormally-placed hairs growing from the lids irritate the cornea as they rub against it. The affected eye will become red, inflamed, and may develop a discharge. The dog will typically squint or blink often, much like a person with a hair or other foreign matter in the eye. The animal will often rub the eye against objects such as the furniture or the carpet. In severe cases, the cornea may become ulcerated and appear bluish in color from the aberrant hair or from self-mutilation by the pet.

Disease Cause: -

Disease Diagnose: -

Treat Method: The abnormal eyelashes are best removed through the use of surgery or electroepilation.

Breeder Advice: -

Disease Description Source: Link

Associated Diseases
Disease Name Other Name Mode of inheritance Link ID Possible OMIM ID Gene
Distichiasis - Multifactorial -
Associated Breeds
iDog Breed Number Breed Name Personality Height Weight Breed Source
CB3 Airedale Terrier Clever, confident, proud; friendly but courageous 58.4 cm 22.7-31.8 kg United Kingdom (England)
CB11 American Staffordshire Terrier Confident, Smart, Good-natured 18-19 inches (male), 17-18 inches (female) 55-70 pounds (male), 40-55 pounds (female) United States
CB25 Bearded Collie Bouncy, charismatic, friendly; smart, but also stubborn and independent 53.3-55.9 cm (male), 50.8-53.3 cm (female) 20.4-24.9 kg United Kingdom (Scotland)
CB28 Belgian Laekenois Affectionate, Alert, Intelligent 24-26 inches (male), 22-24 inches (female) 55-65 pounds Belgium
CB47 Bouvier des Flandres(Flanders Cattle Dog) Strong-willed, even-tempered, courageous; affectionate with family, intimidating to intruders 62.2-69.9 cm (male), 59.7-67.3 cm (female) 31.8-49.9 kg Belgium
CB49 Boykin Spaniel Friendly, eager, trainable, lovable 39.4-45.7 cm (male), 35.6-41.9 cm (female) 13.6-18.1 kg (male), 11.3-15.9 kg (female) United States
CB55 Danish Broholmer Friendly, Watchful, Loving 27.5-29.5 inches 90-150 pounds Denmark
CB57 English Bull Terrier Playful and charming; sometimes mischievous, always loyal 53.3-55.9 cm 22.7-31.8 kg United Kingdom (England)
CB58 English Bulldog Calm, courageous, and friendly; dignified but amusing. 35.6-38.1 cm 22.7 kg (male), 18.1 kg (female) United Kingdom (England)
CB60 Cairn Terrier Cheerful, alert, busy and independent-minded 25.4 cm (male), 24.1 cm (female) 6.4 kg (male), 5.9 kg (female) United Kingdom (Scotland)
CB68 Central Asian Shepherd Dog Independent, Courageous, Self-Confident 25.5-27.5 inches 88-110 pounds Russia
CB71 Chihuahua Graceful, charming, and sassy. 15.2-22.9 cm 1.4-2.7 kg Mexico
CB76 Cirneco dell'Etna Affectionate, Friendly, Independent 18-19.5 inches (male), 16.5-18 inches (female) 22-26 pounds (male), 17-22 pounds (female) Italy
CB78 Cocker Spaniel Happy, smart, gentle 36.8-39.4 cm (male), 34.3-36.8 cm (female) 11.3-13.6 kg (male), 9.1-11.3 kg (female)
CB80 Coton de Tulear Bright, happy-go-lucky, endlessly charming; born to love and to be loved 25.4-27.9 cm (male), 22.9-25.4 cm (female) 4.1-6.8 kg (male), 3.6-5.9 kg (female) Madagascar
CB82 Czechoslovakian Vlcak(Czechoslovakian Wolfdog) Loyal, Intelligent, Active 23.5-25.5 inches 44-57 pounds Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
CB85 Dandie Dinmont Terrier Independent, proud, smart; affectionate at home, bold and tenacious in the field 20.3-27.9 cm 8.2-10.9 kg United Kingdom (Scotland)
CB95 English Foxhound Affectionate, Gentle, Sociable 61 cm 27.2-34 kg United Kingdom (England)
CB98 English Toy Spaniel Affectionate, Alert, Merry 22.9-25.4 cm 3.6-6.4 kg England
CB106 French Bulldog Playful, smart, adaptable, and completely irresistible 27.9-33 cm under 12.7 kg United Kingdom (England), France
CB107 French Spaniel Friendly, outgoing personality, well balanced and patient,eager to please, can be trained easily France
CB117 Gordon Setter Bold, confident, and resolute afield; sweetly affectionate by the fireside 61-68.6 cm (male), 58.4-66 cm (female) 24.9-36.3 kg (male), 20.4-31.8 kg (female) United Kingdom (Scotland)
CB120 Great Pyrenees Calm, patient, smart; strong-willed yet affectionate 68.6-81.3 cm (male), 63.5-73.7 cm (female) 45.4 kg & up (male), 38.6 kg & up (female) France, Spain
CB123 Hamiltonstovare(Hamilton Hound) Agile, Versatile, Regal 53-61cm (male) 49-57cm (female) 18-26kg Sweden
CB132 Irish Terrier Bold, dashing, even reckless; stouthearted at work, tenderhearted at home 45.7 cm 12.2 kg (male), 11.3 kg (female) Ireland
CB138 Korean Jindo oyalty and gentle nature 48 to 53 cm(males), 45 to 50 cm(females) South Korea
CB143 Kishu Inu(Kishu Ken) Faithful, Noble, Docile 52cm (male) 49cm (female) 13.6-27.2kg Japan
CB148 Lagotto Romagnolo(Romagna Water Dog) Easygoing, affectionate, and eager to please 43.2-48.3 cm (male), 40.6-45.7 cm (female) 12.9-15.9 kg (male), 10.9-14.1 kg (female) Italy
CB150 Lancashire Heeler Affectionate, Versatile, Intelligent 25.4-35cm 4-7.7kg United Kingdom (England)
CB154 Lowchen(Little Lion Dog) Affectionate, Outgoing, Positive 12-14 inches 15 pounds Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain
CB156 Manchester Terrier Spirited, bright, keenly observant; dead loyal, in an independent terrier way 38.1-40.6 cm 5.4-10 kg (standard) United Kingdom (England)
CB162 Mountain Cur Intelligent, Strong-Willed 41-66cm 13.6-27.2kg United States
CB171 Norwegian Lundehund Loving and loyal, also brave, tenacious, and a bit stubborn 33-38.1 cm (male), 30.5-35.6 cm (female) 9.1-13.6 kg Norway
CB175 Otterhound Even-Tempered, amiable, boisterous 68.6 cm (male), 61 cm (female) 52.2 kg (male), 36.3 kg (female) United Kingdom (England)
CB179 Pembroke Welsh Corgi Smart and alert, affectionate but not pushy, bold but kindly. 25.4-30.5 cm up to 13.6 kg (male), up to 12.7 kg (female) United Kingdom(Wales)
CB188 Poodle Proud, active and very smart 25.4 cm & under (toy), 25.4-38.1 cm (miniature), over 38.1 cm (standard) 1.8-2.7 kg (toy), 4.5-6.8 kg (miniature), 27.2-31.8 kg (male standard), 18.1-22.7 kg (female standard) Germany, France
CB195 Pudelpointer Friendly, Smart, Willing to Please 22-26 inches 45-70 pounds Germany
CB206 Russell Terrier Alert, lively, inquisitive, and friendly 25.4-30.5 cm 4.1-6.8 kg United Kingdom (England)
CB211 Schapendoes Friendly, high spirited, and affectionate Netherlands
CB213 Scottish Deerhound Dignified, gentle, polite; quietly intelligent and perceptive 76.2-81.3 cm (male), 71.1 cm & up (female) 38.6-49.9 kg (male), 34-43.1 kg (female) United Kingdom (Scotland)
CB217 Japanese Shiba Inu Alert, active, and attentive 35.6-43.2 cm (male), 33-40.6 cm (female) 8.2-10.9 kg (male), 6.8-9.1 kg (female) Japan
CB219 Kochi Ken(Shikoku) Cautious and brave with good judgment,loyal to its master. Japan
CB223 Sloughi A true sighthound: noble, loyal to loved ones, regally aloof with strangers 66-73.7 cm (male), 61-68.6 cm (female) 15.9-22.7 kg Morocco
CB228 Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier Happy, friendly, and deeply devoted; just stubborn enough to remind you they’re terriers 45.7-48.3 cm (male), 43.2-45.7 cm (female) 15.9-18.1 kg (male), 13.6-15.9 kg (female) Ireland
CB233 Stabyhoun Friendly, sensitive, intelligent, peaceful, patient, and willing to please, but may be stubborn on occasion Netherlands
CB237 Swedish Lapphund Playful, Intelligent, Lively 16-20 inches 30-45 pounds Sweden
CB253 Welsh Springer Spaniel Happy, upbeat, family oriented; reserved but not shy with strangers 45.7-48.3 cm (male), 43.2-45.7 cm (female) 18.1-24.9 kg (male), 15.9-22.7 kg (female) United Kingdom (Wales)
CB258 Wire-Haired Pointing Griffon Outgoing, eager, quick-minded; trustworthy in the field and around the house Netherlands, France
CB263 Akbash Dog Calm, quiet, and steady.,independent ,loyal, gentle, and quietly affectionate with its own family, including children and family pets, but remains aloof and suspicious toward strangers. 76.2-86.4 cm (male), 71.1-81.3 cm (female) 54.4 kg (male), 40.8 kg (female) Turkey
CB268 Miniature Poodle Intelligent, Eager-to-please , Charming companion 25-38 cm 4.5-6.8kg France&Germany
CB269 Standard Poodle Intelligent and quick-to-please 56-66 cm
CB270 Toy Poodle Intelligent, eager to please, quick to learn and an affectionate, loyal pet. under 25 cm
Associated Disease Variants from OMIA
Gene Differential Expression
References
2015 Krecny,M.,Tichy,A.,Rushton,J.,Nell,B.: :
A retrospective survey of ocular abnormalities in pugs: 130 cases. J Small Anim Pract 56:96-102, 2015.
Pubmed reference: 25370448 . DOI: 10.1111/jsap.12291 .
2015 Petersen,T.,Proschowsky,H.F.,Hardon,T.,Rasch,S.N.,Fredholm,M.: :
Prevalence and heritability of distichiasis in the English Cocker spaniel. Canine Genet Epidemiol 2:11, 2015.
Pubmed reference: 26401339 . DOI: 10.1186/s40575-015-0024-7 .
2012 Raymond-Letron,I.,Bourges-Abella,N.,Rousseau,T.,Douet,J.Y.,deGeyer,G.,Regnier,A.: :
Histopathologic features of canine distichiasis. Vet Ophthalmol 15:92-7, 2012.
Pubmed reference: 22051077 . DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-5224.2011.00946.x .
2007 Engelhardt,A.,Stock,KF.,Hamann,H.,Brahm,R.,Grussendorf,H.,Rosenhagen,CU.,Distl,O.: :
Analysis of systematic and genetic effects on the prevalence of primary cataract, persistent pupillary membrane and distichiasis in the two color variants of English Cocker Spaniels in Germany. Berl Munch Tierarztl Wochenschr 120:490-8, 2007.
Pubmed reference: 18085160 .
2007 Kaufhold,J.,Hamann,H.,Steinbach,G.,Gordon,S.,Brahm,R.,Grussendorf,H.,Rosenhagen,C.U.,Distl,O.: :
[Analysis of the mode of inheritance for distichiasis in the Elo dog breed using complex segregation analyses]. Berl Munch Tierarztl Wochenschr 120:232-6, 2007.
Pubmed reference: 17555045 .
2006 Kaufhold,J.,Hamann,H.,Steinbach,G.,Gordon,S.,Brahm,R.,Grussendorf,H.,Rosenhagen,C.U.,Distl,O.: :
[Analysis of the prevalence of distichiasis in the dog breed Elo]. Berl Munch Tierarztl Wochenschr 119:233-7, 2006.
Pubmed reference: 16729470 .
2004 Ketteritzsch,K.,Hamann,H.,Brahm,R.,Grussendorf,H.,Rosenhagen,C.U.,Distl,O.: :
Genetic analysis of presumed inherited eye diseases in Tibetan Terriers. Vet J 168:151-9, 2004.
Pubmed reference: 15301763 . DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2003.08.005 .
1997 Grahn,B.H.,Wolfer,J.: :
Diagnostic ophthalmology. Distichiasis and uveal cysts. Can Vet J 38:391-2, 1997.
Pubmed reference: 9187812 .
1977 Campbell,L.H.,McCree,A.V.: :
Conjunctival resection for the surgical management of canine distichiasis. J Am Vet Med Assoc 171:275-7, 1977.
Pubmed reference: 893212 .
1973 Bedford,P.G.: :
Distichiasis and its treatment by the method of partial tarsal plate excision. J Small Anim Pract 14:1-5, 1973.
Pubmed reference: 4731359 .
1973 Lawson,D.D.: :
Canine distichiasis. J Small Anim Pract 14:469-78, 1973.
Pubmed reference: 4788820 .
1971 Bedford,P.G.: :
Eyelashes and adventitious cilia as causes of corneal irritation. J Small Anim Pract 12:11-7, 1971.
Pubmed reference: 5103100 .
1971 Gelatt,K.N.: :
Bilateral corneal dermoids and distichiasis in a dog. Vet Med Small Anim Clin 66:658-9, 1971.
Pubmed reference: 5208793 .
1970 Bellhorn,R.W.: :
Variation of canine distichiasis. J Am Vet Med Assoc 157:342-3, 1970.
Pubmed reference: 5465087 .
1967 Halliwell,W.H.: :
Surgical management of canine distichia. J Am Vet Med Assoc 150:874-9, 1967.
Pubmed reference: 6068021 .