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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:
- Navneet Saluja
- City:
- Montreal
- Province, Country:
- QC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- Boston Terrier
- Date of Birth:
- July 3, 2007
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 25
- Coat Colour:
- Black and White
- Eye Colour:
- Black
Stewie loves to jump, he will sniff and taste anything, he will eat anything, he especially loves pizza, he enjoys crawling into bed with me in the morning, and playing tag, and loves cheese. He has tons of energy and loves going to the dog park where he shows off his amazing speed and agility, outrunning even the biggest dogs there! He is a clown with a great heart!
