{"id":7299,"date":"2022-03-25T06:36:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:36:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:36:02","slug":"why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/","title":{"rendered":"Why does my dog have no eyelashes?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Why_does_my_dog_have_no_eyelashes\" title=\"Why does my dog have no eyelashes?\">Why does my dog have no eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Do_dogs_have_eyelash\" title=\"Do dogs have eyelash?\">Do dogs have eyelash?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#What_dog_breed_has_very_long_eyelashes\" title=\"What dog breed has very long eyelashes?\">What dog breed has very long eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Why_do_groomers_cut_dogs_eyelashes\" title=\"Why do groomers cut dogs eyelashes?\">Why do groomers cut dogs eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Why_do_dogs_lose_eyelashes\" title=\"Why do dogs lose eyelashes?\">Why do dogs lose eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Can_dog_eyelashes_grow_back\" title=\"Can dog eyelashes grow back?\">Can dog eyelashes grow back?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Do_dogs_lose_their_eyelashes\" title=\"Do dogs lose their eyelashes?\">Do dogs lose their eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-does-my-dog-have-no-eyelashes\/#Do_all_dog_breeds_have_eyelashes\" title=\"Do all dog breeds have eyelashes?\">Do all dog breeds have eyelashes?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_have_no_eyelashes\"><\/span>Why does my dog have no eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These abnormal hairs can be on the upper or lower lid, despite dogs not having eyelashes on the lower eyelids. The condition is called distichiasis. It is not known why certain eyelash follicles grow in these abnormal locations, but veterinarians believe that <b>the condition is hereditary in certain breeds<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_have_eyelash\"><\/span>Do dogs have eyelash?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Yes, like humans, dogs have eyelashes to protect their eyes from small particles like dust and debris. When a dog&#8217;s playing in the dirt, sniffing the grass, or even just hanging out, their eyelashes are working overtime to keep little specks from entering the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_dog_breed_has_very_long_eyelashes\"><\/span>What dog breed has very long eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One breed, the <b>Lhasa apso, is known for its long eyelashes and holds the world record for the longest eyelash on a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_groomers_cut_dogs_eyelashes\"><\/span>Why do groomers cut dogs eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides keeping a tidy look around your dog&#8217;s eyes, trimming your dog&#8217;s eyelashes is important for several breeds because <b>they can become so long they can turn and enter the eye, causing discomfort or pain. Some breeds, such as Shih Tzus, can have long eyelashes that don&#8217;t cause any harm to the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lose_eyelashes\"><\/span>Why do dogs lose eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Causes of Eyelash Disorders in Dogs Eyelash disorders result from hair follicles developing in abnormal locations, often growing towards the eye rather than away from the eye. While the problem is hereditary, <b>there is no known cause<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_eyelashes_grow_back\"><\/span>Can dog eyelashes grow back?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you trim or cut your dog&#8217;s eyelashes, you should expect that they will grow back. However, it may take longer than growing hair on other parts of the body. Generally, dog eyelashes <b>grow back to their original size in four to seven weeks, depending on their natural length.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_lose_their_eyelashes\"><\/span>Do dogs lose their eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like the rest of the hairs on their bodies, <b>dogs&#8217; eyelashes do grow back. If they get trimmed or cut off too short, don&#8217;t worry. They will grow back in about five to six weeks, and your dog&#8217;s eyelashes will return to their length before they were cut.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_all_dog_breeds_have_eyelashes\"><\/span>Do all dog breeds have eyelashes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Indeed, <b>all dog breeds are born with lashes and have them, but the length of the eyelashes is determined by the length of the fur of the dog. The purpose of the eyelashes is to protect a dog&#8217;s eyes from dust and debris which can cause unwanted infections and as a way to protect the eyes from sun exposure.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why does my dog have no eyelashes?Do dogs have eyelash?What dog breed has very long eyelashes?Why do groomers cut dogs eyelashes?Why do dogs lose eyelashes?Can dog eyelashes grow back?Do dogs lose their eyelashes?Do all dog breeds have eyelashes? Why does my dog have no eyelashes? 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