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Cherry Eye
Dogs have a "third eyelid" that contains many tear glands that help with the production of tears. It is located in the corner of each eye. Normally, this gland is not visible.
Canine cherry eye is a condition in which one of these glands comes out of its normal position and becomes red and swollen, making it look like a cherry - thus the name cherry eye. Treatment for this condition can include the use of anti-inflammatory eye medication if treated early enough but normally surgical intervention is needed in most cases.
If you want to be fancy, cherry eye is medically known as "nictitans gland prolapse" or "prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid"
Canine cherry eye is a condition in which one of these glands comes out of its normal position and becomes red and swollen, making it look like a cherry - thus the name cherry eye. Treatment for this condition can include the use of anti-inflammatory eye medication if treated early enough but normally surgical intervention is needed in most cases.
If you want to be fancy, cherry eye is medically known as "nictitans gland prolapse" or "prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid"
A "cherry eye" can be seen in the Basset Hound above if taken from the same angle it would look very much like the one in the smaller photograph. The diagram shows the location of the "gland" in red.
This condition can lead to repeated conjunctivitis and/or dry eye.
This condition can lead to repeated conjunctivitis and/or dry eye.
Official site of the Basset Hound Health Group
The Basset Hound Health Group - is run under the auspices of all 8 UK based Basset Hound Breed Clubs
The Basset Hound Health Group - is run under the auspices of all 8 UK based Basset Hound Breed Clubs
