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Cherry Eye in Dogs and Cats: Diagnosis and Treatment

Posted 09.11.19 by Drew McWatters, DVM

Unlike humans (who only have two), dogs and cats have three eyelids. The third eyelid, technically called the nictitans or nictating membrane, arises from the inner corner of the eye and covers the eye diagonally. It serves to act as another layer of protection if the upper and lower lids are unable to blink and to produce up to 30%...Read More

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