A Cherry Eye Is a Gland and Should Not Be Cut Out

Dr. Doug Mader's - "To Your Pet's Health"

Sunday, September 30, 2012

A Cherry Eye Is a Gland and Should Not Be Cut Out

By Dr. Doug Mader

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Q. My dog had what my vet called a "cherry eye." It did not seem to be bothering him but his eye watered constantly and it looked horrible! I wanted to get it taken care of but the price estimate I got was really high. When I asked why it was so high, the vet said it was because the cherry eye needed to be repaired, not cut out. To repair it required skillful eye surgery. If I...

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