Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff asked 9 years ago
French Bulldog Puppy Cherry Eye Question
Dr. Kraemer,
I was researching about the cherry eye and I came across your studies and page. I live in Tanzania, East Africa and I have a french bulldog of 6 month that now developed the prolapse.
The veterinarian here in TZ said that will remove the gland. That will nothing happens to the dog and will be normal.
French Bulldog Puppy Cherry Eye Leading to Dry Eye
However I see in your page this can cause future problems of dry eye. The veterinary here said that the eye has other additional glands that will create the tears, but I am not sure what to do.
Please can you give me your recommendation?
Sincerely,
Kyra
Dr. Roy Kraemer Staff answered 9 years ago
Answer to Should I Let my Vet Remove my Bulldog's Cherry Eye?
Cherry eye is a common ophthalmic condition in both English bulldog and French bulldog puppies.
It is most likely due to a genetic or hereditary problem in that breed.
The cherry eye should never be removed (incised)
The exception will be a cancerous gland, which is very rare, or a cherry eye that suffered a major trauma.
Reasons For Not Removing a Bulldog Cherry Eye
Preserving your puppy's cherry eye is crucial, as it accounts for 30–40% of your bulldog's tear production.
BULLDOG DRY EYE (KCS)
Surgical removal of your French bulldog puppy's cherry eye will dramatically increase his chances of dry eye corneal disease. As you well know, KCS (Keratoconjectivita Sicca), is better known as Dry eye.
Addressing your French bulldog puppy's cherry eye through removal significantly raises the risk of developing Keratoconjectivita Sicca (KCS), a corneal disease caused by insufficient tear production.
KCS is a prevalent and severe condition in bulldogs, causing a lifelong, painful corneal disease that impairs vision.
Managing Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) demands the application of costly topical treatments on a daily basis throughout the dog's life.
Bulldog Cherry Eye Tear Production
- AQUEOUS LAYER: Your French bulldog cherry eye tear production is an important part of the lacrimal gland ocular system, which produces the aqueous part of the tears.
- LIPID LAYER: produced by the Meibomian glands
- MUCUS LAYER: produced by the goblet cells within the conjunctiva.
French Bulldog Cherry Eye SURGERY
Your French Bulldog Cherry Eye is critical for the upkeep and vitality of his cornea.
The cherry eye is vital for the eyes health and wellness
CHERRY EYE SURGICAL REPAIR
There are multiple surgical techniques designed to preserve the cherry
To learn more, please CLICK HERE:
Sincerely
Dr. Kraemer Vet4Bulldog
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Important: this answer is educational and is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan for your own dog. It is not a substitute for a veterinary examination, diagnosis or treatment.
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