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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:
- Danielle Linna
- City:
- Not Provided
- Province, Country:
- NJ, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Hermit Crab
- Date of Birth:
- Not Provided
- Date of Death
- Not Provided
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
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- Eye Colour:
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It warmed my heart when you would open up in my hand and crawl around.
Sometimes you would dig in the sand and I wouldn't find you for days.
I tried to make sure you always had water and food.
I regret not checking up on you every day.
I'm so sorry.
I had hoped that you would have lived for longer.
I wish that I had been a better caretaker.
I wish I had taken pictures of you when I had the chance.
You will always be in my heart.
I will never forget you.
I hope that you enjoyed your time in the home I provided for you.
I wish you could have stayed longer.
Rest In Peace Greena
I Love You And I Will Miss You Dearly
