Disease Ontology ID: DDTO:0001090
Disease Description: A condition where the third eyelid is protruding.
Inherit Mode: It has not been proven that this condition is inherited, but dogs of the breeds listed below are predisposed.
Disease Symptom: Both conditions cause chronic irritation of the conjunctiva and cornea, and if untreated, can lead to keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
Disease Cause: -
Disease Diagnose: Both conditions generally occur in younger dogs and are readily diagnosed from the appearance of the eye. In cherry eye, the glandular tissue protruding behind the third eyelid may be markedly swollen and inflamed. It must be distinguished from a tumour of the third eyelid, which is rare.
Treat Method: prolapsed gland:The gland and cartilage are anchored surgically in the proper position. Sometimes the prolapse recurs. The gland itself mustnotbe removed, as inadequate tear production will result causing keratoconjunctivitis sicca. eversion of cartilage:The abnormal folded cartilage is removed surgically.
Breeder Advice: It is preferable not to breed dogs that have developed these conditions.
Disease Description Source: Link
| iDog Breed Number | Breed Name | Personality | Height | Weight | Breed Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB22 | Basset Hound | Patient and low-key; a bit stubborn but always charming | up to 38.1 cm | 18.1-29.5 kg | France |
| CB24 | English Beagle | Merry, friendly, and curious | 33 cm & under 33-38.1 cm | under 9.1 kg (5.9 inches & under), 9.1-13.6 kg (5.9-6.8 inches) | United Kingdom (England) |
| CB39 | Bloodhound | Sweet, easygoing, friendly to all; intense when working | 63.5-68.6 cm (male), 58.4-63.5 cm (female) | 40.8-49.9 kg (male), 36.3-45.4 kg (female) | Belgium, France |
| CB46 | Boston Terrier | Friendly, bright, amusing, and adaptable. | 38.1-43.2 cm | 4.5-11.3 kg | United States |
| CB48 | German Boxer | Fun-loving, bright, active and loyal | 58.4-63.5 cm (male), 54.6-59.7 cm (female) | 29.5-36.3 kg (male), females are about 6.8 kg less than male | Germany |
| CB58 | English Bulldog | Calm, courageous, and friendly; dignified but amusing. | 35.6-38.1 cm | 22.7 kg (male), 18.1 kg (female) | United Kingdom (England) |
| CB73 | Chinese Shar-Pei | Steadfastly devoted to loved ones, but standoffish and lordly toward strangers | 45.7-50.8 cm | 20.4-27.2 kg | China |
| CB78 | Cocker Spaniel | Happy, smart, gentle | 36.8-39.4 cm (male), 34.3-36.8 cm (female) | 11.3-13.6 kg (male), 9.1-11.3 kg (female) | |
| CB111 | German Short-Haired Pointer | Friendly, smart, willing to please | 58.4-63.5 cm (male), 53.3-58.4 cm (female) | 24.9-31.8 kg (male), 20.4-27.2 kg (female) | Germany |
| CB131 | Irish Setter | Outgoing, sweet-natured, active, and trainable | 68.6 cm (male), 63.5 cm (female) | 31.8 kg (male), 27.2 kg (female) | Ireland |
| CB153 | Lhasa Apso(Long-Haired Lhasa Dog) | Smart, confident, complex; a family comedian, but regally aloof with strangers | 25.4-27.9 cm (male), slightly smaller (female) | 5.4-8.2 kg | Tibet |
| CB164 | Neapolitan Mastiff | Watchful and dignified; sweet, steady, and loyal with loved ones, calm but wary with strangers | 66-78.7 cm (male), 61-73.7 cm (female) | 68 kg (male), 49.9 kg (female) | Italy |
| CB166 | Newfoundland | Sweet, patient, devoted; Newfs are famously good companions | 71.1 cm (male), 66 cm (female) | 59-68 kg (male), 45.4-54.4 kg (female) | Canada |
| CB218 | Shih Tzu(Chrysanthemum Dog) | Outgoing, affectionate, playful and charming | 20.3-27.9 cm | 4.1-7.3 kg | China |
| CB232 | St. Bernard | Friendly, patient, outgoing; known as a great “nanny dog” for kids | 71.1-76.2 cm (males), 66-71.1 cm (female) | 63.5-81.6 kg (male), 54.4-63.5 kg (female) | Italy, Switzerland |
| CB252 | Weimaraner | Friendly, fearless, alert, obedient | 63.5-68.6 cm (male), 58.4-63.5 cm (female) | 31.8-40.8 kg (male), 24.9-34 kg (female) | Germany |
| CB268 | Miniature Poodle | Intelligent, Eager-to-please , Charming companion | 25-38 cm | 4.5-6.8kg | France&Germany |
| CB2 | Afghan Hound | Independent, sweet, silly | 63.5-68.6 cm | 22.7-27.2 kg | Afghanistan |
| CB4 | Akita | Dignified, courageous, and profoundly loyal to their humans | 66-71.1 cm (male), 61-66 cm (female) | 45.4-59 kg (male), 31.8-45.4 kg (female) | Japan |
| CB23 | Bavarian Mountain Scent Hound | Loyal, Versatile, Reserved with Strangers | 17-20.5 inches | 37-66 pound | |
| CB25 | Bearded Collie | Bouncy, charismatic, friendly; smart, but also stubborn and independent | 53.3-55.9 cm (male), 50.8-53.3 cm (female) | 20.4-24.9 kg | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
| CB40 | Bluetick Coonhound | Smart,Fearless | 55.9-68.6 cm (male), 53.3-63.5 cm (female) | 24.9-36.3 kg (male), 20.4-29.5 kg (female) | United States |
| CB47 | Bouvier des Flandres(Flanders Cattle Dog) | Strong-willed, even-tempered, courageous; affectionate with family, intimidating to intruders | 62.2-69.9 cm (male), 59.7-67.3 cm (female) | 31.8-49.9 kg | Belgium |
| CB49 | Boykin Spaniel | Friendly, eager, trainable, lovable | 39.4-45.7 cm (male), 35.6-41.9 cm (female) | 13.6-18.1 kg (male), 11.3-15.9 kg (female) | United States |
| CB60 | Cairn Terrier | Cheerful, alert, busy and independent-minded | 25.4 cm (male), 24.1 cm (female) | 6.4 kg (male), 5.9 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Scotland) |
| CB71 | Chihuahua | Graceful, charming, and sassy. | 15.2-22.9 cm | 1.4-2.7 kg | Mexico |
| CB112 | German Spitz | Devoted, Lively, Attentive | 12-15 inches | 24-26 pounds | Germany |
| CB120 | Great Pyrenees | Calm, patient, smart; strong-willed yet affectionate | 68.6-81.3 cm (male), 63.5-73.7 cm (female) | 45.4 kg & up (male), 38.6 kg & up (female) | France, Spain |
| CB167 | Norfolk Terrier | Alert, fearless, fun-loving, and more sociable than the usual terrier | 22.9-25.4 cm | 5-5.4 kg | United Kingdom |
| CB233 | Stabyhoun | Friendly, sensitive, intelligent, peaceful, patient, and willing to please, but may be stubborn on occasion | Netherlands | ||
| CB253 | Welsh Springer Spaniel | Happy, upbeat, family oriented; reserved but not shy with strangers | 45.7-48.3 cm (male), 43.2-45.7 cm (female) | 18.1-24.9 kg (male), 15.9-22.7 kg (female) | United Kingdom (Wales) |
| 1991 |
Gelatt, K.N. :
Veterinary Ophthalmology Lea and Febiger |