Pet Photos
Bandit Beilschmidt's Tribute
Dianna's Other Pets
All about Bandit Beilschmidt
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:
- Dianna Beilschmidt
- City:
- Lowbanks
- Province, Country:
- ON, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Shepherd/Lab
- Date of Birth:
- 09/1993
- Date of Death
- 10/23/2007
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 80
- Coat Colour:
- Merle/Brown
- Eye Colour:
- Golden Brown
Bandit was the first pet my husband ever bought for himself in January of 1994. Bandit was fifteen weeks old, removed from an abusive home.
He got very ill in 2002 and almost died from liver problems. The healing powers of love saved him, but this time, love wasn't enough. He had a rough life, healthwise, but through it all he loved us and we loved him. A gentle, loving, kind dog who gave back 100 times what he got. He's with us in spirit, and always will be until we meet again at Rainbow Bridge.
We love you and miss you HoneyMan!!!!!!!! We were so very lucky to have you!!!!!
