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Hi to all, I have written 2 days ago a post/ guide on the Cherry Eye and wanted to share a bit of it here with you.. Hope that you will enjoy it and take something out from it...
What is actually a French Bulldog Cherry Eye?
A Cherry eye in medical terms is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland.
Unlike people, French Bulldogs have a membrane in the corner of each eye, located underneath the lower lid, which houses a tear gland. When this gland is healthy it’s not visible when you look at your French Bulldog.
But occasionally this gland will pop or bulge out and you’ll see red, thickened, irritated-looking tissue inside the corner of your pup’s eye. And once this gland pops out, it can become increasingly inflamed and even develop an infection. It is not life threatening to your young French Bulldog, but at the same time you should not ignore it as well. Take your time and don’t fall in panic to see which solution will fit best for you and your French Bulldog Puppy.
If your French Bulldog has a cherry eye, he probably seems to be managing just fine. Fortunately, the condition isn’t really painful for our beloved Frenchies. However, because the gland is no longer seated in its normal position, it can prevent adequate lubrication of the eye.
It is important to know that not only French Bulldogs are getting a cherry Eye, many other breeds are having the same issue. Especially breeds with the letter ‘B’ are getting it more than other breeds. Here is a list below for the breeds which have regularly an issue with the Cherry Eye.
And here are some other breeds with the letter ‘B’ who are as well prone to a Cherry Eye including:
What is the cause of French Bulldog Cherry Eye?
The Veterinarians do not totally agree on what actually is the cause in a French Bulldog to develop a Cherry Eye. What we know about it is, that it mostly occurs in French Bulldogs under two years old. When their mussels are not totally developed. But again some Veterinarians suggest that the Cherry Eye is genetically developed in our French Bulldogs. The best thing about this irritation is that it is totally treatable. Bushido got rid of it before he turned two years old.
You can read the rest of the article here and as well the beginning of the story how I discovered a cherry Eye for the first time on my Bushido. Click French Bulldog Cherry Eye
What is actually a French Bulldog Cherry Eye?
A Cherry eye in medical terms is the prolapse of the third eyelid gland.
Unlike people, French Bulldogs have a membrane in the corner of each eye, located underneath the lower lid, which houses a tear gland. When this gland is healthy it’s not visible when you look at your French Bulldog.
But occasionally this gland will pop or bulge out and you’ll see red, thickened, irritated-looking tissue inside the corner of your pup’s eye. And once this gland pops out, it can become increasingly inflamed and even develop an infection. It is not life threatening to your young French Bulldog, but at the same time you should not ignore it as well. Take your time and don’t fall in panic to see which solution will fit best for you and your French Bulldog Puppy.
If your French Bulldog has a cherry eye, he probably seems to be managing just fine. Fortunately, the condition isn’t really painful for our beloved Frenchies. However, because the gland is no longer seated in its normal position, it can prevent adequate lubrication of the eye.
It is important to know that not only French Bulldogs are getting a cherry Eye, many other breeds are having the same issue. Especially breeds with the letter ‘B’ are getting it more than other breeds. Here is a list below for the breeds which have regularly an issue with the Cherry Eye.
- Beagle
- Bloodhound
- Boston Terrier
- Bull Terrier
- Bulldog
And here are some other breeds with the letter ‘B’ who are as well prone to a Cherry Eye including:
- Lhasa Apso
- Cocker Spaniel
- Saint Bernard
- Shar-Pei
What is the cause of French Bulldog Cherry Eye?
The Veterinarians do not totally agree on what actually is the cause in a French Bulldog to develop a Cherry Eye. What we know about it is, that it mostly occurs in French Bulldogs under two years old. When their mussels are not totally developed. But again some Veterinarians suggest that the Cherry Eye is genetically developed in our French Bulldogs. The best thing about this irritation is that it is totally treatable. Bushido got rid of it before he turned two years old.
You can read the rest of the article here and as well the beginning of the story how I discovered a cherry Eye for the first time on my Bushido. Click French Bulldog Cherry Eye
