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Winston
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All about Winston
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:
- Stacey Griffin
- City:
- Hinton
- Province, Country:
- AB, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Lab
- Date of Birth:
- October 30, 2003
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- 25
- Weight:
- 95
- Coat Colour:
- Black
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
How could I describe my special boy Winston in 100 words or less!
LOVES: Walks, car rides, kids, carrots, other dogs, chasing tennis balls or sticks, SWIMMING, treats, snuggling
HATES: Getting left at home, being vaccuumed, ear cleaning
Winston really is a wonderful dog. He is always happy and energetic and ready to go anywhere and do anything. His only downfall is that his tail is so long that he is always knocking things off of tables!
