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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:
- Barry Turner
- City:
- Sooke
- Province, Country:
- BC, Canada
- Type/Breed:
- German Shepherd
- Date of Birth:
- June 26th 1986
- Date of Death
- October 17th 2008
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- 25
- Weight:
- 75
- Coat Colour:
- Black and tan
- Eye Colour:
- brown
Dearly loved and missed by all that knew her and I am so privilaged that she owned me. Passed away and crossed the Rainbow Bridge peacefully in my lap. Upon her passing she was cremated and I have her ashes. She joins the many that were mine over the years and as she crossed the bridge she was met by Brickyboy, her brother, and the Mighty Asha, her mother.
Bless you Lady I miss you dearly.
