Comments on: Cherry Eye and Dry Eye in Dogs http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/ Natural Pet Health, Longevity, Pet Anti-Aging & Wellness By Veterinarian Dr. Carol Osborne:PAAWS Dog Vitamin Creator Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:42:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-621 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:43:56 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-621 Hi MulliganSue I will wait to receive your lab work then we will decifer all this and get your dog fixed up properly. Thank you Dr Carol Hi MulliganSue
I will wait to receive your lab work then we will decifer all this and get your dog fixed up properly.
Thank you
Dr Carol

]]> By: MulliganSue http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-620 MulliganSue Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:12:09 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-620 Dr. Carol- Thank you for your prompt response. I will contact the Vets that did bloodwork and labs, along with ultrasound reports, for copies. Once I receive them I will send them to you for evaluation. I must acknowledge that you are the first ray of hope for my Mulligan Sue! Thank you so much! Needless to say I was in great frustration over not getting answers after repeated visits to specialists. Dr. Carol-
Thank you for your prompt response. I will contact the Vets that did bloodwork and labs, along with ultrasound reports, for copies. Once I receive them I will send them to you for evaluation.
I must acknowledge that you are the first ray of hope for my Mulligan Sue! Thank you so much! Needless to say I was in great frustration over not getting answers after repeated visits to specialists.

]]> By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-619 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:38:34 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-619 Hi MulliganSue, Your dogs situation definately needs resolution. I can help you and am glad to work with you. The best way for me to help you would be for you to email me blood and other lab results and once I review them we can discuss and then I would be able to offer specific suggestions and solutions. I am available toll free at 1-866-372-2765. Thank you Dr Carol Hi MulliganSue,
Your dogs situation definately needs resolution. I can help you and am glad to work with you. The best way for me to help you would be for you to email me blood and other lab results and once I review them we can discuss and then I would be able to offer specific suggestions and solutions.
I am available toll free at 1-866-372-2765.
Thank you
Dr Carol

]]> By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-618 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:33:14 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-618 Hi Talaynak Cherry eye is not uncommon in Boston Terriers. As a vet for over 25 years I have never heard of this occuring due to lack of sleep or due to the shock of a new home, although it may be possible. The gland often prolapses then at any time may revert back to normal with or without maual massage/manipulation. You might consider seeing a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist for a 2nd opinion I do not recommend the surgery as there are many adverse post op problems-often worse than the cherry eye itself. I am glad to talk to you Thank you Dr Carol Hi Talaynak
Cherry eye is not uncommon in Boston Terriers. As a vet for over 25 years I have never heard of this occuring due to lack of sleep or due to the shock of a new home, although it may be possible. The gland often prolapses then at any time may revert back to normal with or without maual massage/manipulation.
You might consider seeing a board certified veterinary ophthalmologist for a 2nd opinion
I do not recommend the surgery as there are many adverse post op problems-often worse than the cherry eye itself.
I am glad to talk to you
Thank you
Dr Carol

]]> By: talaynak http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-617 talaynak Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:18:13 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-617 I just bought a 9 week old Boston Terrier pup four days ago. The next day we noticed that he was having a problem with is eye. We took him in and were told that it was in fact Cherry Eye and that we needed to have the surgery done immediately. We talked to our breeder and she offered to take the dog back, but within 24 hours of the diagnosis the gland went back. We didnt do anything, it went back on it's own. I talked to my vet this morning and he said that it had prolapsed due to a lack of sleep and the shock of being in a new home. I dont understand how that has any effect on the tissue in the dogs eyes. Is this really a possibility? I just bought a 9 week old Boston Terrier pup four days ago. The next day we noticed that he was having a problem with is eye. We took him in and were told that it was in fact Cherry Eye and that we needed to have the surgery done immediately. We talked to our breeder and she offered to take the dog back, but within 24 hours of the diagnosis the gland went back. We didnt do anything, it went back on it’s own. I talked to my vet this morning and he said that it had prolapsed due to a lack of sleep and the shock of being in a new home. I dont understand how that has any effect on the tissue in the dogs eyes. Is this really a possibility?

]]> By: MulliganSue http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-616 MulliganSue Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:36:11 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-616 My dog, a sweet and precious Westie-Schnauzer, has been my companion for almost eight years; she is about 11 years old. This past year she has had her share of medical issues and I have been to several veterinarians, a doggie internist and been recommended to visit a doggie detmatologist. I have spent close to $2,000. with no help at all! The texture of her hair has changed dramatically. It has thinned out with several areas where she has chewed the hair away and a sore remains. She has several areas that are red and she is constantly scratching. She has been repeatedly tested for mange...negative. I wash her regularly with oatmeal shampoo and was also using a prescription shampoo for yeast and bacteria; that is what has been diagnosed to date with her skin! I rinse her with aloe vera juice to help with the itchiness! She has all the characteristics of Cushings Sydrome but blood work comes back negative. The internist did an ultrasound and advised she has an enlarged liver, but made no recommendations. Just provided me with a bill close to $700. advising that she may have atypical Cushings and the blood work for that would be close to $700. Do Vets assume we humans are made of money? Wish I were! She has just developed Cherry Eye. Although I do not like the appearance, my concern is more that it is uncomfortable. I read your recommendation of the cod liver oil eye drops. I am willing to try if they will help. My concern is the texture of her hair and what I can do to help that along with the atypical Cushings and scratching. The Cherry Eye is just one more issue. I add some fish to her food, and I also open two capsules of fish, flaxseed, borage, safflower oil complex along with a few drops of Vitamin E. I was giving her an acidopholous capsule, but have become lax about that. Milk Thistle was recommended in one book for the enlarged liver. I read that you recommended the cod liver oil drops and a massage that could help the gland go back into the eye. Is there a way you could explain the technique in detail, perhaps uploading some sketches to reinforce your written word? I have little confidence in the vets...they take my money but give me little recommendations! I love this little girl and want to do what is best for her. I had a great vet and he is no longer practicing in my area. I hope you can offer some treatment that can help her. I realize she has many issues! Thank you for your website and support you provide pet owners. My dog, a sweet and precious Westie-Schnauzer, has been my companion for almost eight years; she is about 11 years old. This past year she has had her share of medical issues and I have been to several veterinarians, a doggie internist and been recommended to visit a doggie detmatologist. I have spent close to $2,000. with no help at all!

The texture of her hair has changed dramatically. It has thinned out with several areas where she has chewed the hair away and a sore remains. She has several areas that are red and she is constantly scratching. She has been repeatedly tested for mange…negative. I wash her regularly with oatmeal shampoo and was also using a prescription shampoo for yeast and bacteria; that is what has been diagnosed to date with her skin! I rinse her with aloe vera juice to help with the itchiness!

She has all the characteristics of Cushings Sydrome but blood work comes back negative. The internist did an ultrasound and advised she has an enlarged liver, but made no recommendations. Just provided me with a bill close to $700. advising that she may have atypical Cushings and the blood work for that would be close to $700. Do Vets assume we humans are made of money? Wish I were!

She has just developed Cherry Eye. Although I do not like the appearance, my concern is more that it is uncomfortable. I read your recommendation of the cod liver oil eye drops. I am willing to try if they will help.

My concern is the texture of her hair and what I can do to help that along with the atypical Cushings and scratching. The Cherry Eye is just one more issue. I add some fish to her food, and I also open two capsules of fish, flaxseed, borage, safflower oil complex along with a few drops of Vitamin E. I was giving her an acidopholous capsule, but have become lax about that. Milk Thistle was recommended in one book for the enlarged liver.

I read that you recommended the cod liver oil drops and a massage that could help the gland go back into the eye. Is there a way you could explain the technique in detail, perhaps uploading some sketches to reinforce your written word? I have little confidence in the vets…they take my money but give me little recommendations!

I love this little girl and want to do what is best for her. I had a great vet and he is no longer practicing in my area. I hope you can offer some treatment that can help her. I realize she has many issues! Thank you for your website and support you provide pet owners.

]]> By: Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-613 Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:31:14 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-613 Hi I am glad to talk to you and can help you You can get a 2nd opinion from a board certified veteriary ophthalmologist Its generally best not to remove the gland as this has many adverse effects such as chronic dry eye. I carry pure norwegian virgin cod liver oil eye drops-its $9.99 for an ounce which would last you about 6 months. You place 2 drops twice daily into the eyes You can also ask your vet to show you how to simply manually masage the gland back into place so you can do this yourself when it pops out and this is very easy to do. Feel free to call me toll free at 1 866 372 2765 and we can discuss this Thank you Dr Carol Hi
I am glad to talk to you and can help you
You can get a 2nd opinion from a board certified veteriary ophthalmologist
Its generally best not to remove the gland as this has many adverse effects such as chronic dry eye.
I carry pure norwegian virgin cod liver oil eye drops-its $9.99 for an ounce which would last you about 6 months. You place 2 drops twice daily into the eyes
You can also ask your vet to show you how to simply manually masage the gland back into place so you can do this yourself when it pops out and this is very easy to do.
Feel free to call me toll free at 1 866 372 2765 and we can discuss this
Thank you
Dr Carol

]]> By: scoobyblu33 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-612 scoobyblu33 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 06:33:04 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-612 One of my dogs, a 1 1/2 year old boston bulldog, has had a cherry eye for about 6-8 months now. It had never seemed to bother him until lately, he has been trying to keep the affected eye closed at times. It seems to be causing him disscomfort. My wife and I have been looking into possible procedures such as tucking down to the conjuctiva, or the eye socket, and of course removal. I would much rather have it tucked in rather than removed, but i have heard that the success rate for the gland staying put is not that great. Have you seen or heard this before? Which procedure would you recommend? One of my dogs, a 1 1/2 year old boston bulldog, has had a cherry eye for about 6-8 months now. It had never seemed to bother him until lately, he has been trying to keep the affected eye closed at times. It seems to be causing him disscomfort. My wife and I have been looking into possible procedures such as tucking down to the conjuctiva, or the eye socket, and of course removal. I would much rather have it tucked in rather than removed, but i have heard that the success rate for the gland staying put is not that great. Have you seen or heard this before? Which procedure would you recommend?

]]> By: Dr. Carol http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-523 Dr. Carol Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:27:12 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-523 Hi Diddlywinks, I carry a wonderful all natural herbal eye supplement available at www.drcarol.com, under dog eyes that would be very helpful for your dog. I also carry pure norwegian cod liver oil, which comes in a 1 ounce bottle. The cost is $9.95. You would apply 2 drops into each eye twice daily. This would moisturize his eyes and provides vitamins A and D as well as essential omega 3,6 fatty acids. This is far superior to artificial tears and although its not yet on my web site I carry it here in my hospital. You can call me toll free at 1-866-372-2765. I can talk with you and send it to you if you like. Thank you Dr Carol Hi Diddlywinks,
I carry a wonderful all natural herbal eye supplement available at http://www.drcarol.com, under dog eyes that would be very helpful for your dog. I also carry pure norwegian cod liver oil, which comes in a 1 ounce bottle. The cost is $9.95. You would apply 2 drops into each eye twice daily. This would moisturize his eyes and provides vitamins A and D as well as essential omega 3,6 fatty acids. This is far superior to artificial tears and although its not yet on my web site I carry it here in my hospital. You can call me toll free at 1-866-372-2765. I can talk with you and send it to you if you like.
Thank you
Dr Carol

]]> By: diddywinks http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/dogs/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-522 diddywinks Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:08:07 +0000 http://www.carolonpets.com/blog/2007/07/11/dogs-the-eyes/cherry-eye-and-dry-eye-in-dogs/#comment-522 Hi, I'm the proud owner of "muttksie" ShitTsu X terrier x -wo was 2yrs old when we found each other. At that time he was recovering from removal of his 3rd eyelid surgery - reason unknown. he'd been in an abusive situation. He has developed allergies - many of them.At any rate, he has KCS, of course. The vet RXC'd Cyclosporin -Optimmune; which works - but i'm not sure if i want to continue using a drug that the pharmacutical companies "aren't sure why it works". I'd like to know if I can give him an OTC artifical tear preparation, when the KCS isn't acting up badly & if possibly giving him artifical tears might not keep the KCS at bay, to a certain extent. Unfortunately, i'm on a disability pension, which the people at the front counter at the vet's seem to forget & i have a hard time getting to talk to the vet on the phone; as opposed to making an appt. to see him any ideas would be apreciated by both myself & by Winks, my dog (slight pun on his condition). Thx - diddywinks Hi, I’m the proud owner of “muttksie” ShitTsu X terrier x -wo was 2yrs old when we found each other. At that time he was recovering from removal of his 3rd eyelid surgery – reason unknown. he’d been in an abusive situation. He has developed allergies – many of them.At any rate, he has KCS, of course. The vet RXC’d Cyclosporin -Optimmune; which works – but i’m not sure if i want to continue using a drug that the pharmacutical companies “aren’t sure why it works”. I’d like to know if I can give him an OTC artifical tear preparation, when the KCS isn’t acting up badly & if possibly giving him artifical tears might not keep the KCS at bay, to a certain extent. Unfortunately, i’m on a disability pension, which the people at the front counter at the vet’s seem to forget & i have a hard time getting to talk to the vet on the phone; as opposed to making an appt. to see him any ideas would be apreciated by both myself & by Winks, my dog (slight pun on his condition).
Thx – diddywinks

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