Cherry Eye in dogs.?

Question

Hi All, I have just rescued a Neapolitan Mastiff from the pound with Cherry eye in both eyes, this is common in the breed but does anyone know if the surgery is simple or can it be treated without surgery?? Her previous owner gave her up because they didn't want to pay for surgery. Thanks All

The Neapolitan Mastiff is 3 years young, and surgery cost is not a problem, her health and comfort is my concern. Thankyou.

Answer 1

I just took my lil chi in to the vet today because he had cherry eye in one of his eyes. The doctor told me that my lil chi had it bc he has allergies and he gave me some drops and a pill to give my pup. I was told to treat him for 10 days and that if it didn't go away that we could discuss the possibility of treatment. He said that the surgery is rather simple bc they simply stitch it back into place. He aslo mentioned that on occasion complications can result. He told me that if the condition isn't too bad that surgery really isn't necessary and that some dogs who don't have it too bad can lead healthy and normal lives. He himself has owned a cpl of dogs who he had it and lived with it for yrs w/o needing surgery. They simply had that lil red spot in the corner of their eyes. It all depends on how bad your pup has it and if it really bothers him. It would be best to discuss it with a vet. Wish you both the best.

Answer 2

Cherry Eye Treatment Options

Answer 3

Your dog needs surgery. The cherry eye doesn't hurt your dog but he will need surgery. I am going through the same thing myself with my 10 month lhasa apso.

There a re 3 options for surgery:
- popping the gland back under the eyelid and sewing it up
- sewing the gland to the bone at the eye
- removing the gland.

My vet talked it through with me and recommended trying the eyelid sew. If this fails then it leaves the option of having the gland sewn to the bone.

My vet said that the gland should not be removed as this can lead to problems in later life.

You can get fusithalmic eye drops from the vet in the mean time which will make your dog more comfortable. It's helping my pup while we are waiting to get the ops done.

Answer 4

Surgery is the only option for correction of cherry eye, and correction is necessary to prevent infection and self-trauma. There is no medicine or physio to sort this out as it's a mechanical problem - a gland in the eye has prolapsed and needs to be put back in so it doesn't dry out.

Ask your vet how much they charge - it's fairly routine and uncomplicated surgery and, as you say, it's common in certain breeds so vets are used to seeing it, they'll have a set price. Basically the surgery involves stitching the Harder's gland (the cherry bit) back into place. Occasionally I think it involves two treatments.

Chalice

Answer 5

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Answer 6

God no do not go without surgery. Cherry eye really irritates the dog. Irritation and potential damage that can result from the dog pawing or scratching at the affected eye

The surgery is costly and you have to MAKE SURE that the dogs wears the e-collar or else the eye can get really damaged by even rubbing on the couch after surgery. Talk to your vet about a payment plan if you cannot afford it.

Answer 7

It does need to be treated with surgery, and the surgery can be costly but will vary depending upon the veterinarian and what proceedures need to be performed. Correcting the cherry eye might also include correcting entropion (eyelids turned inwards), faulty tearducts, or a few others problems. Cherry eye very rarely presents just as a problem in and of itself, it's usually the direct result of another problem in or around the eye (such as entropion). Kudos for rescuing the poor baby.. if the surgery is going to be very costly, ask about payment plans. Some vets will do it, some vets won't.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

It actually is a relatively easy surgery for the dog, however yes it can be expensive. You need to contact your local vet and fins out if ther is any other way to treat it than surgery. Only your vet is going to have an answer for you on this, because he can physically see and diagnose the cherry eye. Please call the vet and have him take a look, not rely on Yahoo answers for the answer to this. The vet won't do an unnecessary surgery on your animal if it doesn't need to be done.

Answer 10

This site will describe the options of surgical and non surgical treatments> http://www.bullwrinkle.com/Assets/Health%20Topics/cherryeye.htm

Congratulations on your new dog! I hope you have many happy years together. I am sure she will repay you over and over for rescuing her..