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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:
- Raja Kadri
- City:
- Montreal
- Province, Country:
- QC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- domestic long hair
- Date of Birth:
- 25-12-2001
- Date of Death
- 3-01-2008
- Sex:
- Male
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- black
- Eye Colour:
- Not Provided
My Dear Krammer:
You passed away so suddenly that I did not even have a chance to goodbye. You have left a big hole in my, Laurie's and Brendan's heart. You were my friend when I studied for the exams; You were with me when we moved into the new house and you loved Brendan.
I can not beleive that you are not going to be around anymore. My heart aches but I know that you are in a safe place. I am so happy that Laurie made it on time to see you; hold you and kiss you. We will never find a pet like you. We have told Brendan that you are up in the sky sleeping. Since you have been gone, all I am doing is thinking about you and crying.
I love you my baby and hope we will meet again.
