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What's this dry bump under my dog's eye? Should I see a vet?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

My dog has a large bump directly under her right eye and it it's dry. What is this and what do I do

5 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Paula Simons

Veterinarian

Published on January 22nd, 2015

Without seeing a picture it is difficult to determine what the bump could be. It is possible that your dog may have a cyst or growth under the eye. I would leave it alone and monitor your dogs behavior. If she begins to rub or scratch it, you may want to contact your veterinarian. If it ruptures or bleeds it may need to be removed.

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Answered By Laura E. McRae
Veterinary Technician
Any unexplained lumps, bumps, or nodules on your dog should be evaluated by your veterinarian. Some types of lumps/bumps includes abscesses, cysts, hematomas, mycetomas, papillomas, and cancerous growths (tumors). Your vet will look at size, appearance, location, and color of the lump, plus take a history from you on your dog's health and behavior at home, in order to properly diagnosis and offer treatment options for the lump. In some cases, your vet may recommend a biopsy of the lump if cancer is suspected.
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 16th, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This lump/bump/growth should be ideally examined by your local vet to have a diagnosis established.
Your vet may want to perform an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy to sample the bump and determine its underlying nature.
Differentials would include skin cysts, infections, benign or more malignant type of tumors.
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!
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on January 11th, 2020
Hi, and thanks for your question.
This lump/bump/growth should be ideally examined by your local vet to have a diagnosis established.
Your vet may want to perform an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy to sample the bump and determine its underlying nature.
Differentials would include skin cysts, infections, benign or more malignant type of tumors.
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!
2Pet Parents found this answer helpful
Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on May 12th, 2019
This lump/growth should be ideally examined by your veterinarian to have a definitive diagnosis. Your vet will examine it and possibly perform with an FNA (fine needle aspiration) or a biopsy.
Differentials would include skin cyst, the result of a trauma, infections or benign or malignant type of tumors (extremely unlikely given her age).
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!

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