The first reported case of entropion and surgical correction in a snow leopard cub (Panthera uncia)

A 1-month-old female snow leopard cub at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park exhibited excessive tear production (lachrymation). Examination diagnosed primary entropion, a condition in which the eyelid margin folds inward due to developmental abnormalities, thereby resulting in corneal irritation and damage.

Initial conservative management with eyelid hair trimming and topical lubrication was attempted because the cub was young. However, persistent symptoms required surgical intervention using the modified Hotz-Celsus technique. This procedure successfully corrected the entropion without complications, as confirmed by thorough postoperative monitoring.

This report is the first documented case of entropion in a snow leopard cub, demonstrating successful surgical resolution. This case provides significant insights into the diagnosis and treatment of ophthalmic conditions in this species, highlighting the importance of early intervention and precise surgical techniques in wildlife conservation.