My dog is 7 months old, and is a terrier mix I got from the pound about 1 month ago. He has cherry eyes, but this morning when he woke up they were gone. Does this really happen?
2007-09-01 17:21:36 · 8 answers · asked by julianna_mommy 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
A "cherry eye" is when the eye's tears duct is obstructed.
Throughout the years I had many dogs with this condition, but only once I had a little Chihuahua that had it, went away, but came back few days later. You'll see it'll come back in your dog also. It must be surgically removed. It's not a very painful condition, but rather one that causes irritation, and infection in the long run, ultimately causing a dry eye, something you don't want your dog to have.
Get the dog to the vet, and schedule the surgery asap.
2007-09-01 17:49:42 · answer #1 · answered by amccoy1962 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can Cherry Eye Go Away
2017-01-18 04:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by mansell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's really cherry eye its a very painfull condition for a dog. It's comparable to pink eye times about 5 and will not go away unless treated. I would take your dog to the vet just to be sure. There's no harm in going and getting it checked, it'll save you more problems down the road.
2007-09-01 17:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by theresa b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is what I found regarding cherry eye. As it says, usually surgery is required and all dogs that I have known that had it, had to have surgery to repair it.
The tear gland that normally occupies the base of the third eyelid occasionally becomes enlarged and will protrude beyond the leading edge of the third eyelid. This protrusion will appear as a round, red mass (cherry eye). The cause of this enlargement remains speculative and can occur in one or both eyes.
Treatment involves returning the tear duct to its normal position and to retain the gland's tear-producing ability. Reduction of this protrusion also removes the potential for corneal irritation and/or conjunctivitis due to prolonged exposure.
Occasionally the tear duct can be manually repositioned and/or reduced through topical anti-inflammatory medications. Most often, surgery is required to resolve this problem.
2007-09-01 17:56:14 · answer #4 · answered by gringo4541 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curli-Su's comes and goes with the weather; we've established that, in her case, it's an allergic reaction. Dry days, dusty days, everybody-mowed-the-lawn days...she gets it. Give her a few days of rain and it goes down again.
I was told that surgery (removal of the tear duct) would get rid of it for keeps. However, she had a tough time with her spay surgery, and I don't like to put her under anaesthetic unless absolutely necessary. My vet understands this and has given me an eye ointment for the bad days. Curli does not seem to be bothered by it at all. (She rather likes having her face cleaned with a nice hot washcloth, which also helps!)
2007-09-01 18:19:29 · answer #5 · answered by MariPere' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they can go away but generally it is only with some manipulation and even then it is usually only a temporary solution. I would suggest that you check with your vet and I know it may cost a few dollars but it might be worthwhile to get your dog in and have the eyes checked. It could save you a lot of money in the future.
2007-09-01 17:41:03 · answer #6 · answered by kismetsguardian 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My dogs knows my sons name. I ask her to find Oskar and she runs to him. It's probably because he's only a toddler and I'm constantly saying his name, and were at home most of the day so she's hearing me call his name a lot :)
2016-03-17 22:05:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a dog's eyes changing colour...Is that what you mean? If so, I'd suggest getting your dog to a vet, soon! Could possibly be a problem with his eyes, perhaps detached corneas...
2007-09-01 17:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by Julie M 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Nope... take em to the vet.
2007-09-01 17:25:46 · answer #9 · answered by Corey B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋