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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:
- Andrius Solosenko
- City:
- Kaunas
- Province, Country:
- Not Provided
- Type/Breed:
- Spaniel
- Date of Birth:
- 1993 April 15
- Date of Death
- 2005 August 26
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- Bright brown
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
Lyras was unusal dog. He was my best friend. I loved him so much and I don't know how to face with his death. He will be always in my heart and in my mind. I will always remember my Lyras. He was so funny, intersting and so smart. Let he sleep in peace. His spirit will be always with me and in my heart.
We miss you so much and we will love you forever.
