Any idea what's wrong with this eye? (Pics)

huntinfool · Post by **huntinfool** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:15 pm

Any of you guys seen anything like this before? Looks like maybe a trip to the vet for her if it doesn't improve by Monday? It just got like that within the last day or so, she hasn't been out running or anything.

Collins Country · Post by **Collins Country** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:19 pm

looks like a cherry eye.

patchhounder · Post by **patchhounder** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:22 pm

Looks like a condition I have always heard people refer to as cherry eye. Sometimes condition can cause membrane to form over dogs eye. Some of the old timers would take needle nose pliers and finger nail clippers and clip back but I prefer taking them to the vet and they usually will cauterize and clip. Hope this helps.

JOSH

Huntin54 · Post by **Huntin54** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:25 pm

Looks like Cherry Eye.

RED BRUSH KENNELS · Post by **RED BRUSH KENNELS** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:26 pm

the dog has what most people call a cherry eye.it's the inner eye lid.it won't get better by it's self.the vet use to just cut them out and now they try to tuck it back in but sometimes it comes back out.i've had alot of dogs with them and i just get a fish hook and snag it and pull it out and cutt it off with a razor blade.they will bleed a little but in a day or two you'll never know it was there.

ringtail · Post by **ringtail** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 8:38 pm

cataracs,,,,,,,,,,

Rocky Hill Kennel · Post by **Rocky Hill Kennel** » Sat Nov 18, 2006 11:17 pm

Looks like a dog we used to own, she had to have her tear glands removed.

tiffinis · Post by **tiffinis** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:08 am

The only acceptable treatment of "Cherry Eye" is replacement of the gland in its proper location. There are two techniques for doing this. The traditional “tucking” method is probably most commonly performed. Here, a single stitch is permanently placed drawing the gland back where it belongs. Complications are uncommon but the owner should be aware of the following possibilities:

* If the stitch unties, the surface of the eye could become scratched by the suture. If this occurs, the eye will become suddenly painful and the suture thread may be visable. The suture can be removed and the problem solved.

* The tuck may not be anchored well enough to hold permanently. In fact, this surgery is notorious for this type of failure and frequently a second tuck is needed. If this occurs, we recommend that a board certified ophthalmologist perform the second surgery to maximize the chances of permanent resolution.

* Sometimes Cherry Eye is accompanied by other eyelid problems which make the repair more difficult or less likely to succeed. In these cases, again, if the simple surgery is not adequate, we recommend that a veterinary ophthalmologist perform the second surgery to maximize the chances of a permanent resolution.

In a newer surgical technique a wedge of tissue is removed from directly over the actual gland. This technique is more challenging as it is not easy to determine how much tissue to remove. Tiny stitches which will eventually dissolve are used to close the gap so that the tightening of the incision margins pushes the gland back in place. Complications may include:

* Inflammation or swelling as the stitches dissolve.

* Inadequate tightening of the tissue gap may lead to recurrence of the Cherry Eye. As mentioned, if the surgery fails, a veterinary ophthalmologist should perform the second surgery.

* Failure of the stitches to hold and associated discomfort. Loose stitches could injure the eye depending on the type of suture used.

Sometimes both surgical techniques are used in the same eye to achieve a good replacement. Harmful complications from Cherry Eye surgery are unusual but recurrence of the Cherry Eye is not. If a Cherry Eye recurs it is important to let your veterinarian know so that a second surgery either with your normal veterinarian or with an ophthalmology specialist can be planned. An owner should expect some postoperative swelling after Cherry Eye repair but this should resolve and the eye should be comfortable and normal in appearance after about a week. If the eye appears suddenly painful or unusual in appearance, it is important that it be rechecked as soon as possible.

huntinfool · Post by **huntinfool** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:04 am

Looks 200% better today. Not sure what the heck it was, hopefully it won't come back.

TC · Post by TC » Sun Nov 19, 2006 11:59 am

We have one that will do that The tear Gland gets inflamed and looks like heck Just like a cherry Eye We treat him with a good opthamalic Cream and it usually goes away in a day or So. Then we wont see it for a few more Months Runnin sometimes Brings it out a little but Always better the next day.

Bunny Runner · Post by **Bunny Runner** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:28 pm

It looks to be a clogged or infected tear duct. The weeping of the eye with the mucous is indicative of it.

Glad it's resolved itself, but if it happens again, you can do as TC said and use an opthalmic antibiotic ointment and it should clear right up.

Windkist · Post by **Windkist** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 1:55 pm

That is a typical cherry eye. Prolapse of the gland of the third eyelid. Being that its an older dog (appears to be) Its possible that it will go back. I find that in older dogs it will pop out at times of stress or activity such as hunting. You can roll it back down and in some cases it will stay. Take your thumb and push/roll it back down below the eyelid and hold it for about 15 seconds and put the dog up in a crate if you can. You can use a eye ointment but, do not use anything with a steroid especially if the eye could have scratch. If it continues to reappear I'd have it tacked down by the vet.

Leah

Cottontail Chaser · Post by **Cottontail Chaser** » Sun Nov 19, 2006 2:25 pm

Get a eye ointment called Terimycin Spelling is off but ask for it at your vets.. It is awsome, after your dog run in the pen or hunted all day the eyes take a beating and sometimes close or develope like your dogs eye looks, put this ointment in for 3 or 4 days and it will keep help heal their eyes very quickly...Its a must in my Dog Care Bag..

kjohn2hunt · Post by **kjohn2hunt** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 2:59 pm

got an ointment from my vet thats real cheap and it works in about 2 days I use on a female that has that reaccur about every 4 months. It's called vedco with neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates. hydrocortisone ophthalic ointment. dont cut on the dog this stuff really works and is only about 4 .00 a tube.

Windkist · Post by **Windkist** » Mon Nov 20, 2006 3:51 pm

kjohn2hunt wrote:got an ointment from my vet thats real cheap and it works in about 2 days I use on a female that has that reaccur about every 4 months. It's called vedco with neomycin and polymyxin b sulfates. hydrocortisone ophthalic ointment. dont cut on the dog this stuff really works and is only about 4 .00 a tube.

This works on an older dog where it only pops up occasionally but, if the gland is up and exposed for more than a few days and turns bright red (hence the name cherry eye) it will not go back down and stay down no matter what you put in the eye and it will need to be tacked. If you use steroid eye ointment be sure that the dog has no scratches on the cornea as it delays healing.

Leah