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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:
- Barbara Boyer
- City:
- St Robert
- Province, Country:
- MO, United States
- Type/Breed:
- White German Shepherd
- Date of Birth:
- May 23, 1990
- Date of Death
- July 26, 2003
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 110
- Coat Colour:
- White
- Eye Colour:
- Green
On July 26, 2003 I lost my 'Best Friend', Max. I felt as if I had closed a chapter of my life, but knowing in my heart that I will always have happy, loving memories of him. Thank you, Max, for blessing my life with your presence. I miss you every day and look for you in all your favorite places. I feel blessed to have had you in my life and as a part of our family, and can only hope that we made you as happy as you have made us. May your corner of heaven be sunny and bright. We love you, Max, and miss you even MORE.
Je t'aime babou
