#cherryeye

-Kinda fatherly

Shermykins was supposed to have eye 👀 surgery today. He has a cherry eye, which is when the gland prolapses and protrudes from the eye as a red fleshy mass. Normally surgery would be done to correct it and that was the plan until Dr. A did a little more research and decided he would probably not recover well from the surgery. It can cause some extreme swelling during recovery and due to his age and very small size it wasn't a good choice at this moment. It was bothering him but he has been on antbiotic eyedrops and doesn't seem to be phased now. We are going to try a special ointment in his eyes to keep him healthy and soothed for as long as we can. Then if we have to do surgery we will move forward as needed. He did get his Spring shots and glands expressed which he was not too thrilled but that was better than having surgery! We will update if there are further changes. 🐶💜💙 Please donate to his medical at Paypal.me/whisperingwillowssds #sherman #teacupchihuahua #tinybutmighty #cherryeye #seniordogs #surgerypostponed #rescuedandloved #whisperingwillowsseniordogsanctuary #whereloveiswhisperedtothelastbreath (at Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwBV1pYBk02/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o1skbwx74899

Here is a young Great Dane patient seen at CullenWebb. This patient had a prolapsed gland of the third eyelid involving the right eye. From a distance it appeared that this was the only problem. Upon closer inspection, however, it was obvious that the cartilage of the third eyelid was malformed and “rolled” in appearance. "Cherry eye" is the term used to describe a prolapsed gland of the third eyelid. This condition, most commonly, is likely heritable in nature and is more commonly seen in breeds with droopy eyelids (eg spaniel breeds, Bulldogs, Great Danes, Mastiffs). In some instances cherry eye can result from a traumatic event. Regardless of the cause, without corrective surgery, patients with cherry eye will suffer from longstanding ocular irritation and possible impaired tear production leading to corneal disease including corneal ulceration. Although family veterinarians may perform cherry-eye repair, CullenWebb recommends that patients with atypical cherry-eye (as seen in the present patient) or recurring cherry-eye, despite previous surgical intervention, be seen by a veterinary ophthalmologist. To arrange an appointment either request referral by your veterinarian or contact CullenWebb directly at 1-506-204-8433 www.cullenwebb.com #cherryeye #tearing #thirdeyelid #dog #animaleyedoctor #veterinary #ophthalmologist #eye #greatdane @great_danes_of_instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BqavD4hBSPc/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1lopzaoq1ie0s

Shermykins has had a little bug but he seems to be getting over it. Since starting his new steroid eye gel this last week for his cherry eye it has already made a wonderful difference! 💐 He and Winnie are a two pack! They go everywhere together! 🐶🌸🐶 #shermanfanclub #seniorchihuahuas #cherryeye #feelingbetter #tinybutmighty #twopeasinapod #chihuahualife #whisperingwillowsseniordogsanctuary #whereloveiswhisperedtothelastbreath (at Whispering Willows Senior Dog Sanctuary, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVt3IJJBs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nrzqja3z2fi8

Moxy’s eye surgery went well. Here’s the after and before pics! #cherryeye #surgeryday #alliswell #shedidfine #iwasamess (at Pagosa Springs, Colorado) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzbwvljnCNI5XLEw-CZ_Oxo-s3XnzVlr8TIwh40/?igshid=1oh2btav82nqw

Here’s Nacho, a 9 month old Boston terrier puppy 🐶 with prolapsed glands of the third eyelid (aka Cherry-eye). The top photo is before surgery the lower photo is immediately after recovery from anesthesia from surgery. Cherry-eye is a condition typically seen in young dogs and cats. The condition likely has a heritable component as it is commonly seen in brachycephalic breeds of dogs and cats, and in giant breeds of dogs, and in spaniels. Importantly, however, any breed or mixed breeds can be affected. Without treatment patients with cherry-eye are predisposed to developing dry eye (is kcs) and chronic ocular irritation. Should Cherry-eye occur in a breed that is difficult to correct or if cherry-eye is recurring despite surgical therapy, we recommend referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist. Such a referral will permit identification of concurrent ocular conditions (eg third eyelid cartilage anomalies etc) that make surgical correction challenging. Referral will also permit a thorough discussion regarding treatment options sand prognoses. A veterinary ophthalmologist is has surgical expertise to deal with difficult or complicated cases of cherry-eye. To arrange an appointment either contact CullenWebb directly or request referral from your family veterinarian. www.cullenwebb.com #cherryeye #animaleyedoctor #veterinaryophthalmologist #thirdeyelid #nachoiscute #nachorocks https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCBxZyB_N5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1rjxhwyqobxu

Meet Rocky, an adorable Chihuahua with a very special “cherry eye!” What exactly is a "cherry eye?" Find out by reading Rocky's heartwarming feature at http://www.famouschihuahua.com/featured-chihuahuas/rocky-iliuk/ Be sure to introduce yourself to Rocky as he is open to making a ton of new Facebook friends! His Mommy Valentina is so proud of him as he is now officially a Famous Chihuahua! #chihuahua #famouschihuahua #celebritypets #famousdog ##cherryeye #chihuahualife #chihuahuasofinstagram #chihuahualove #chihuahuas

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