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My dog has a purple bump by her eye. What could it be? Is it serious?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | spayed | 6 lbs

I was gone at work for the day and when I came home I noticed my dog had this purple bump by her eye. Can anybody tell me what this is please or how it could of happened. I don't know if she got hit.

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Answered By Dr Stafford, BVetMed, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on July 25th, 2017

It lools like a traumatic injury of some kind which has caused the skin to swell and bruise. She likely bumped into something. As long as the eye itself looks ok it ahould be fine. Keep an eye on it and if it is getting bigger or nit improving head to the vet.

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