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Pugsley
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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:
- Reena Pensato
- City:
- Montreal
- Province, Country:
- QC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Boston Terrier
- Date of Birth:
- May 12, 2003
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 23
- Coat Colour:
- Black/White
- Eye Colour:
- Not Provided
My name is Pugsley and I love my owner's. My zia Renata now feeds me in the morning and sometimes at night. In the winter we usual take a nap in the afternoon or she watches TV and I take a nap. I like it when they give me treats, but only if I "sit, down, sit" or something else. Vote for me because I'm a great dog.
