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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:
- Micaela Wallace
- City:
- Montreal
- Province, Country:
- QC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- British Bulldog
- Date of Birth:
- 11/10/2001
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- 58
- Coat Colour:
- red
- Eye Colour:
- brown
Buttercup is the most loving and affectionate dog. She is shy to strangers, but loves her friends. She can give high 5's, and loves to give hugs. Her best friends name is Little Man, who is a Boston/Fox terrier. Her favorite toy is an orange plastic bulldog, her favorite lounging spot is on my bed, and her most embarassing moment is when she fell in a water fountain while trying to drink from it. She loves to do things on her own time, and especially loves to play with dogs in the park. I love Buttercup very much.
