Cherry eye can’t open it properly now, dog, shes my ex’s dog

Hi there, you are through to Dr Linda, a UK based vet.

I'm sorry to hear this and understand your concern for Cortina.

When did the cherry eye first appear?

Has she been rubbing at it?

What breed is she?

Would a photo be possible please?

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I can see swelling around the eye, thick discharge and excessive squinting.

There appears to be a bacterial infection.

It's hard to confirm a cherry eye from this photo but they are common in this breed. They cause a reduced tear production which can predispose a dog to infection.

We need to examine her eye in person, flush away any foreign bodies or debris, check her tear production and stain for any ulcers.

I suspect she will need topical antibiotics and anti inflammatories as well as Atropine drops to further reduce discomfort.

Once the infection is under control, we can schedule her surgery to correct her cherry eye.

At home, use cotton wool and warm water to bathe the eye and protect it from any rubbing with a buster collar.