Cherry Eye
Cherry eye is a disorder of the nictitating membrane (NM), also called the third eyelid, present in the eyes of dogs and cats.Gelatt, K. N. (2000). ''Essentials of Veterinary Ophthalmology''. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Cherry eye is most often seen in young dogs under the age of two.Gelatt, K. N. (2001). ''Color Atlas of Veterinary Ophthalmology''. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. Common misnomers include adenitis, hyperplasia, adenoma of the gland of the third eyelid; however, cherry eye is not caused by hyperplasia, neoplasia, or primary inflammation.Slatter, D. (2001). ''Fundamentals of Veterinary Ophthalmology'': Third Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company. In many species, the third eyelid plays an essential role in vision by supplying oxygen and nutrients to the eye via tear production.Robledo, E. P., Serrano, R. D., Sanches, N. Q., & Ramirez, A. M. (n.d.).Effect of Pet Vision in a Canine with Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (Dry Eye)". Retrieved 1 ...
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Boston Terrier
The Boston Terrier is a breed of dog originating in the United States of America. This "American Gentleman" was accepted in 1893 by the American Kennel Club as a non-sporting breed. Color and markings are important when distinguishing this breed from the AKC standard. They should be either black, brindle or seal with white markings. Boston Terriers are small and compact with a short tail and erect ears. The AKC says they are highly intelligent and very easily trained. They a