Spotting a red bump in the corner of a pet’s eye is a concerning but not uncommon experience for many dog owners.
Colloquially called “cherry eye,” this bump may be a prolapsed gland of the nictitans, also known as the third eyelid.
Dr. Sean Collins, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, says that ophthalmologists don…