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My new puppy has a bubble under his eye. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 15 days old | 30 lbs

My new puppy has a bubble under his right eye. Is this something I should worry about

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 1st, 2017

Please repost with a picture of your pets eyes so that we can best help you with your answer. We can give you a more detailed reply if a picture is shown. The bubble can be anything from a cyst to a cherry eye, to chemosis (fluid accumulation of the conjunctiva caused by an allergic reaction). We look forward to hearing back from you soon. Take care.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on March 29th, 2019

    It appears that the puppy has a prolapsed third eyelid gland, or cherry eye. In some cases it flares up with inflammation, such as with allergies. But in most cases it is chronic. There is a very simple surgical procedure to tack the gland down. Likely both eyes will need to be done. If you are prepared to do this surgery, then I don’t see another reason why you can’t get the puppy. https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.petcoach.co/amp/article/cherry-eye-in-dogs

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