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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:
- Chantell canttell
- City:
- wichita
- Province, Country:
- KS, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Orange Tabby
- Date of Birth:
- 1995
- Date of Death
- April 27, 2004
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- Orange
- Eye Colour:
- Green
Simba was a very loving cat. He was put to sleep on April 27, 2004 because of somekind of cancer. He would follow me around the house like a puppy dog. every time i would pick him up he would drool on my shoulder because he was in love mode. Hi looked like he was in pain the morning befor his death. but it didnt seem like he was suffering. i didnt even know it happend until i came home. R.I.P. my best buddy.
