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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:
- Amanda den Otter
- City:
- Kitchener
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Kitten, Mixed Breed
- Date of Birth:
- March 2003
- Date of Death
- October 18, 2004
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- Black
- Eye Colour:
- Not Provided
My kitten Louie was my best friend. While my boyfriend was at work he was company and someone to talk to. He would sit by me when ever I got sick, he would take naps with me. He would cry at our bedroom door at night when we wouldn't let him in. While I cooked dinner he would patiently sit on the stool waiting for me to finish. He was playful and loving. He would cuddle around my belly (I'm pregnant) and play with the bulge when the baby moved. He was apart of my family and will be very muched missed.
