Cherry Eye

Cherry eye is the prolapse of a dog's tear gland in their third eyelid.Like many other animals, dogs have a third eyelid that is located in their lower eyelid. This third eyelid gives their eyes added protection and also produces most of their tears. Normally, the tear gland in their third eyelid is firmly attached, keeping it in place. Dogs with cherry eye have a weaker attachment between the gland and the third eyelid, which can cause it to dislodge and bulge out of place.[1]

• It's common for cherry eye to occur in one or both eyes.

• Dogs usually develop cherry when they are 2 years old or younger, but it's also possible for dogs to experience the condition later in life.

Nutrition To Support The Eyes

A fresh, varied diet promotes eye health. Changing to a fresh food diet can also really improve vision and help eye issues heal.

• Carotene-rich foods – you know, all those orange foods like carrots and pumpkin

• Blueberries – they’re loaded with antioxidants

• Broccoli and Kale – full of healthy phytonutrients

• Sardines –packed with all those omega oils

Healing Herbs

• Astaxanthin – a particular kind of algae. It’s loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients

• Marigold – a potent source of zeaxanthin, a carotenoid that’s important for eye health

• Eyebright – provides nutrients and is very healing and soothing

  • Make a herbal tincture:

    • Add about an ounce of the herb in a quart of boiling water

    • Let it sit for at least an hour (I let it sit overnight)

    • Use those drops to the rinse out the eye. It’s very gentle so you can use it as often as you want to – 2, 3, 4 times a day.

• Euphrasia Officinalis 30C – the Eyebright homeopathic remedy. This is one of the safest things you can use and beautiful for healing the eye. Give 1-2 pellets twice or three times a day