What dog breed is likely to suffer from cherry eye as a puppy?
The breeds most commonly affected include cocker spaniels, bulldogs, Boston terriers, beagles, bloodhounds, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and other brachycephalic breeds (dogs with “squished” faces and short limbs). Burmese and Persian cats are also reported to have “cherry eye.”
How old does a dog have to be to have a cherry eye?
As with Lydia’s dog, most dogs that get a “cherry eye” are less than two years of age. If it prolapses once, it is likely to happen again. About 40% of dogs that have one third eyelid gland prolapse will have both eyes do so.
Is it bad to remove cherry eye from dog?
In the past it was common for veterinary surgeons to simply remove the gland; however, this is now recognised to be poor practice as it results in the loss of 40 – 50% of tear volume which the nictitans gland produces, which can have long term negative consequences for the dog’s eye.
Why does my Cocker Spaniel have a cherry eye?
Well, Lydia, you have come to the right place! This is a prolapse (when an organ slips out of place) of the gland of the third eyelid called the nictitans gland. A prolapsed nictitans gland, more commonly known as a “cherry eye” is seen in many breeds, but Cocker Spaniels are the number one breed for having a “cherry eye.”
Where does a dog’s third eyelid come from?
Dogs and cats have upper and lower eyelids, as do we humans, but they also have a special third eyelid. This eyelid comes from the inside corner of the eye. It can be pulled up to cover the eye for extra protection. Quite useful when you are running through grass at eye level! The nictitans gland is under this third eyelid.
As with Lydia’s dog, most dogs that get a “cherry eye” are less than two years of age. If it prolapses once, it is likely to happen again. About 40% of dogs that have one third eyelid gland prolapse will have both eyes do so.
Is it OK to remove cherry eye from dog?
Removing the cherry eye may potentially cause other eye problems in the future, as well as the need for lubricating the eye frequently. What do you recommend, and why? Thank you for you help!
What can I do about my Pug’s cherry eye?
After a few minutes he diagnosed her with “cherry eye,” a common and genetic issue impacting young dogs of certain breeds, including pugs. He said, “Surgery is really the only fix, and that will be about $800.” Furious, and wanting a second opinion from our own vet, we went home…feeling like the worst pet parents in the world.
Well, Lydia, you have come to the right place! This is a prolapse (when an organ slips out of place) of the gland of the third eyelid called the nictitans gland. A prolapsed nictitans gland, more commonly known as a “cherry eye” is seen in many breeds, but Cocker Spaniels are the number one breed for having a “cherry eye.”