All information shared is advice only and strictly from experience. NONE is intended to replace veterinary expertise.
Cherry eye is a disorder of the nictitating membrane (NM), also called the third eyelid, present in the eyes of dogs and cats. Cherry eye is most often seen in young dogs under the age of two. Cherry eye is very common in the Cane Corso breed. Most Corso breeders and owners who have had experience with Cherry eye will recommend having it REMOVED. Most vets will not do this as a first line treatment and will opt for steroid drops and/or tacking which quite frequently fail.
The health screens recommended by the Cane Corso AKC Breed Parent Club are: hip, elbow, patella, cardiac, NCL, and DSRA. Hips can be evaluated by either PennHip or OFA. PennHip only certifies hips and will do so beginning at 4 months of age. OFA certifies hips, elbows, patella, and cardiac. Both hips and elbows can be tested at any age but will only be considered “preliminary results” when done before 24 months of age. Cardiac is official if tested after 12 months of age.
When it comes to testing hips for dysplasia, OFA is less expensive than PennHip, however the tests are significantly different. Do your research and choose which is better for you - do not let the price be the deciding factor.
PennHip: www.pennhip.org
OFA: www.ofa.org
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