My Boston Terrier has an eye bump. Is it a stye? What should I do?

Hello thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. My best guess is that this is a histiocytoma (benign tumor of the skin) but it could also be a localized allergic reaction or a cyst. Hard to tell just by looking at one photo. She should be fine to wait the two days to see the vet as long as the eyeball itself looks normal. If the eyeball doesn't look normal you need to get her in to see a different vet as soon as possible. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Frankie. That looks like some kind of lump, and it could be it's a stye. I'd try applying a warm compress to it five minutes a day a couple times a day to see if that helps open it up and drain. If this does not help, it gets bigger, starts bleeding or has pus, or it starts to bother her, then I would have her seen by a vet for it. I hope this helps!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question about Lakota and for providing a picture, it's very helpful. It could be a bug bite but it could be a stye. Take a warm compress, and apply it to the area for five minutes at a time a couple of times a day to see if that helps it drain. If it gets bigger, starts to bother her, doesn't go down in a day or two, or appears infected, have her seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

Brixton's eye does look irritated - this could be a papule and a sign of infection secondary to allergies or it might be a true skin growth or mass. I'd recommend having your vet examine her in person, particularly since her eye is irritated. You could use an e-collar or cone to prevent her from rubbing until you can see the vet.

Hi, and thanks for your question. That is likely to be due to a mild to moderate conjunctivitis, probably secondary to a trauma or infection. At this stage it is not possible to rule out that a small mass is developing (stye is possible, but a small benign tumor should be considered as well). A check up would be needed as appropriate treatment would include antibiotics and anti-inflammatory eye drops. Corneal injuries must be ruled out as well. 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!

Hi and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a stye or infected eyelash or perhaps a very small eyelid mass (these are usually not concerning). Sometimes styes may go away on their own without any treatment. Eyelid masses will likely get larger over time. If it hasn't got down at all in the next few days or seems to be worsening, I would recommend Harley sees her veterinarian for this so they can take a closer look to determine what exactly this is and if it is a cause for concern or not and any appropriate treatment needed (like antibiotics). I hope this helps and thanks again for posting!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Zero. It is possible that he has as infection along his eyelid such as a stye like you mentioned. He will likely need to see his veterinarian as he will need antibiotics if this is the case. In the meantime, you can try applying warm compresses to the eyelid. Use a warm (not hot) washcloth and hold it to the eyelid for several minutes two to three times per day. Make sure the temperature of the washcloth would be comfortable on your own skin. I hope this information helps!