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My dog's cherry eye is very large. Does it need vet attention?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

My dog seems to have cherry eye but it is very big

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 23rd, 2017

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. While this is not an emergency, this can lead to problems such as corneal ulcers. I would recommend having this examined by a veterinarian so that the most appropriate treatment recommendation can be recommended. Surgical correction is the most recommended treatment. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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    Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on January 30th, 2020

    Honestly for a protruding nicitans membrane there really is nit much to be done other than surgery. You could try changing on to a hypoallergenic diet in case of food allergy or tablets for environmental allergy, but I think this will be a waste of time and money. If you cant massage it back in then I think surgery is inevitable.

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    Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on March 4th, 2018

    Have you discussed surgery with your veterinarian. It sounds like there maybe a secondary infection if it is tender and has discharge. I would encourage you to have a follow up appointment with your veterinarian soon. They may send home topical medication and I would encourage you to discuss surgery to correct the problem. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

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