Cherry Eye in a Dog

Cherry eye occurs in cockers, bulldogs, and other "bug eyed" purebred dogs. This swelling of the tear gland can look really bad, but in reality is not critical. You can use Benadryl, aspirin, and a warm compress to help soothe the eye and shrink the swelling. If the swelling does not go down, you should get the eye checked out by a vet. They may prescribe an eye ointment with steroid and antibiotics. Surgery may be needed if the swelling persists.

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Pets & Animals

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• Dog
• swollen
• eye
• cherry

[Alchemyfreak990]

My dog was 6 when she started getting this. It would happen and go away so randomly.

[DrGregDVM]

@Alchemyfreak990 When their tissues get inflamed the gland can stick out. Hay fever or wind and dust can cause it.

[morbidladylady]

@DrGregDVM. I'm glad you feel that way! I really dis like when people remove body parts from pets when it isn't necessary for their health.

[DrGregDVM]

@morbidladylady We'll see how he does!

[fivevoyagers]

You're killing me, Dr. G. Wait! That's the autopsy doctor. Anyway. I don't know which "end" is worse. Because they both make my toes curl. At the same time i have this weird fascination and can't stop watching. I keep telling myself (and my toes) that i'm learning and being educated. Two things i'm always grateful for and never pass up. =)

[DrGregDVM]

@fivevoyagers Glad you can find a reason for accepting the "toe curling" experience. I really enjoy your comments. Thanks for enduring.

[DrGregDVM]

@TheMerrianovia Good luck!

[TheMerrianovia]

@DrGregDVM im an international student in pre-vet. there are only 23 of us that can be accepted in vet college in my university each year. TT.TT

[DrGregDVM]

@TheMerrianovia What stressful situation?

[TheMerrianovia]

keep posting video.. they are really2 helpful. i wish i could be like you after i graduate from this extremely stressful situation TT.TT