Cherry Eye?

Oh no! Last night when we came home, it looked like a teeny-tiny cherry eye had popped out on Jazzy's right eye. A cherry eye is when the third eyelid flips inside out and traps the tear duct inside (best I can describe). Our last B.T., Mijo, had a serious cherry eye that ended up going to both eyes, and even came back after surgery. His new owners arranged for a second surgery, but I never heard if he is normal now.

We thought Jazzy would avoid the cherry eye since her eyes don't bulge or protrude, and that is the usual reason why they think B.T.s are prone to them (along with other bug-eyed dogs). In fact, Jazzy's eyes are quite delicate and gentle, almost making her look shy or sleepy.

Well, today, Jazzy's cherry eye is gone, but there was a lot of thick white discharge. I do know from Mijo, that the cherry eye can come and go, depending on the position and the muscle/tissue strength and that sort of thing. I think this will be something we are going to have to deal with.

Tomorrow Jazzy goes for shots, and we will discuss it then. I'm guessing the vet will send us home with drops (steroidal antibiotic drops). We will see.

To be honest with you, when I first saw the cherry eye, my heart sunk to my gut. So sad! I really thought we had avoided it with this one!