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Pet Tip
Cherry eye in dogs – Pet tip 122
Any owner of a dog who has had “cherry eye” will tell you that it is not a pretty sight. Perhaps you have witnessed it yourself and have seen the large red mass bulging out of the inner corner of a dog’s eye, from which the name ‘cherry eye’ originated. While not the most visually appealing condition (for the owners or the afflicted dog), cherry eye is actually a fairly common and benign occurrence in many breeds of dogs.
Though it may appear somewhat like a tumour or even an awfully big bug bite, the ‘cherry’ on your dog’s eye is actually a prolapsed (or popped out) gland. Known by veterinarians as the nictitans gland, this gland is present in the third eyelid of dogs and aids in the production of tears. Unlike humans, many animals possess this third eyelid which closes horizontally across the eye to provide extra protection and moisture.
- Owner:
- Norma Price
- City:
- Elmwood
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Bull Mastiff
- Date of Birth:
- Not Provided
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- 30
- Weight:
- 160
- Coat Colour:
- fawn
- Eye Colour:
- brown
I like to be with my master at all times. I love to sleep on couches and have destroyed 3 so my master built one just for me. I also love to take walks when my knees are good and I love to walk in the river in the summer. I can't swim but my master makes sure I get through the deep spots without any problem. I hate smoke with a passion. My favoutite things are my pillow which I suck on and my big Dino bone which is so yummy that I eat at least 3 a year.
My most cherised thing was my sister Heidi who died of cancer this past July. I was so upset when she left that I didn't eat for a very long time. I still get lonely for her and my new mate is OK but not the same.
