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My dog has a pink bump under its eye. When should I see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Maltese | Male | neutered | 11 lbs

I found a pink small bump under my Malteses eye. What do I do?

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Answered By Jeffrey Milner

Veterinarian

Published on July 16th, 2017

Unfortunately, without physically touching the lesion and probably doing some diagnostic testing, it is really difficult to say what it may or may not be. Unknown lumps are usually one of the following: bug bites, masses, abscesses, tumors, or cystic structures. Needle aspiration will typically provide a great deal of information and lead us to the presumptive diagnosis. If it has any sort of communication with the eyelid, then it is most likely a benign mass known as a Meibomian Adenoma. These are not typically problematic unless they are touching the eye's surface. If it remains the same size and no other problems are noted, you don't necessarily have to do anything at this time. However, if it starts to become bothersome I would get it checked out some time. Hope this helps.

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    Answered By Lauren Barry, BVSc, MRCVS, DVM

    Veterinarian

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    I'm glad that you take good care of Cubby and noticed such a small swelling. It could be a skin cyst or an eyelid gland cyst from the meibomian glands. Occasionally dogs will get a little pimple called a sty in this area. If Cubby is rubbing his eye or it seems to be getting bigger quickly, you should get it checked by the vet promptly. If he is not bothered by it, and it remains small, there is less urgency to get it examined. Your vet may suggest an antibiotic ointment to see if it clears up with medicine vs surgery.

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