My dog has a red, swollen, growing lump above her eye. What is it?

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Hello Doctor, My dog developed something like a boil above her eyes last week, the next day it became swollen and red after that the redness cleared a bit but boil is growing bigger, the funny part is that it doesn't really have the rounded shape of a boil but rather thinner and, longer and flatter, I am afraid of the fact that it might actually be an insect that has its face inside the skin while its body is outside cos it doesn't really look like a part of my dogs skin. Thank you. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

This boil could be a cyst on Daisy's face, and she will need to see a vet for it. If it is a cyst, it will need to be drained sterilely and it may need to be surgically removed to prevent it from reoccurring. Please do not try to drain it yourself as you will introduce infection into the area. I would have Daisy seen by a vet tomorrow if possible for this.

My dog has a red, swollen, growing lump above her eye. What is it?

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