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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:
- Angie Hunter
- City:
- Surrey
- Province, Country:
- BC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Boxer
- Date of Birth:
- July 97
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- 28
- Weight:
- 75
- Coat Colour:
- brindle
- Eye Colour:
- brown
I was THANKFULLY rescued by my new mom & dad. I lived my whole life outside, tied to a chain.....no life....bored...cold....to all of a sudden, LOVE!!...cuddling...walks..car rides!!! OH MY GAWD!!! I didnt know how to take it at first!
Walk?? whats THAT???-- i used to drag my owners...bolt at the sight of a squirrel or a bird in a tree....& I REALLY dont like other dogs!!! They got this promise collar, & i have a WHOLE new respect for the words..relaxing walk. No hurry! there's MANY more to come! I have lots of furry buddies here..a shihtzu & a cat.
Cant forget my down filled duvet bed..i like to chew on it to polish my teeth. AHHH...the life of a resque dog!! i wish MORE people would help my fellow brothers & sisters like my mom & dad did!
