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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:
- Lauren Sullivan
- City:
- White Bluff
- Province, Country:
- TN, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Black Lab mix
- Date of Birth:
- 06/05/06
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 24
- Weight:
- 47
- Coat Colour:
- Black w/ white spots on stomach
- Eye Colour:
- Honey
Hi! My name is Bella, I'm a beautiful Black lab mix. I love to chase my owner's chickens and play with the goat. I also like to wrestle with my partner in crime, Lacey, my beagle sister from another mother, and go swimming in the Harpeth River. My favorite toy is my squeaky camoflauge turtle. I can't stand being left at home while my people go out and have fun. Another one of my pet peeves is taking baths. I hate being clean! My most embarrassing moment is when I try to hump Lacey. My most cherished moment was when my owners brought my best friend (Lacey) home to keep me busy during the day.
