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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:
- Lynn Schneemann
- City:
- Lyon Township
- Province, Country:
- MI, United States
- Type/Breed:
- Mix
- Date of Birth:
- 04/01/00
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 40
- Coat Colour:
- Black
- Eye Colour:
- Brown
I am the most submissive dog there is! I love to cuddle and be with my owners Lynn & Jon. I would rather be inside that outside especially if it's raining! I can't stand cats...but I do like to chase them. Two of my favorite things to are going for runs and riding in the car. My favorite place to lay down is on the top cushions on the sofa! I have a best friend named Bear who sometimes gets on my nerves because he is still a puppy, but we have soooo much fun together!
