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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:
- Bianca S.
- City:
- Toronto
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Tabby
- Date of Birth:
- Oct 2001
- Date of Death
- May 13, 2004
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- brown & white
- Eye Colour:
- green
My Dear Symphony,
I miss you. And the other kitties miss you. You still live in our hearts and you are and will be remembered. I love you so much my furry baby! I miss your friendly face, beautiful eyes, dirty nose and dirty chin. I miss the most beautiful girl in the Universe.
I hope we will reunite one day.
Please come to me from time to time and let me know if you are ok.
I love you my baby!
Your mommy Bianca
