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Cherry eye in sporting dogs

By Ben J. Character
VeterinarianSpecial to ESPNOutdoors.com

Thursday, September 1, 2005

Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid is a common problem encountered in hunting dogs, especially in the hound breeds, such as the Bassett hound and beagle, as well as in some spaniels. The cause of a prolapsed third eyelid gland — commonly referred to as a "cherry eye" — is related to a lack of proper tissue attachment of the gland to the tissues surrounding the eye. This lack of connection allows the gland to move out of position as the globe is retracted into the orbit. Any source o ...

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