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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:
- Morgy
- City:
- Not Provided
- Province, Country:
- Not Provided
- Type/Breed:
- Cattle/Kelpie x Besenji
- Date of Birth:
- Not Provided
- Date of Death
- Not Provided
- Sex:
- Female
- Height:
- Not Provided
- Weight:
- Not Provided
- Coat Colour:
- black and white
- Eye Colour:
- brown
Jessie was a much loved little girl always up to something, such as annoying Zac our whippit to
pulling her blanket or water bowl into the middle of the yard. Jessie was cheeky and playful she never seemed to be full she just kept eating. Our family could never forget you. A great life well lived just ended too soon.
Love from Morgan, Brent, Darrin and Karni... Will love you forever
