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Samson
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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:
- The Zimmermann Family =)
- City:
- Thorold
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- rottie/shepard cross
- Date of Birth:
- July 1 2000
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- 27
- Weight:
- 109
- Coat Colour:
- blk/mahog/tan
- Eye Colour:
- brown
I am very protective of my family, especially my kids and my mommy.
I love to sleep right in between my owners on their very comfy double bed.
[makin' sure there's no funny business goin' on!]
I love to play, and go on long walks.
My owners also have 5 cats and 3 Bearded Dragons,
[which I find very interresting, but for some reason they don't seem to like me.]
My owners have 5 kids that I love to play with.
They are always willing to play fetch, or hide and seek with me.
Even the 9 month old baby plays tug'o'war!
