My Chihuahua has a swollen eyelid. Could it be cherry eye? What to do?

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My chihuahua has had a swollen bottom left eye lid since yesterday morning. I have tried cold compressing all day yesterday and this morning. I showered her and washed her face. She’s 6pounds I gave her 5mg of Benadryl last night but it’s a little bigger than it was so no progress. I’m not sure if there’s anything else I can do for her or if I should justify go to the hospital. Thank you! Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua (Smooth Coat) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 8 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS · Accepted Answer

This presentation is likely to be due to the so called ''cherry eye''. This defect causes the lacrimal gland to prolapse and protrude from the eye as a red fleshy mass. Its resolution is usually surgical but conservative treatment (based on specific eye drops) can be attempted. A clinical examination at your local veterinarian is essential to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

My Chihuahua has a swollen eyelid. Could it be cherry eye? What to do?

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