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Why is my dog's forehead lump growing? What should I do next?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 10 years and 2 months old | 6 lbs

My dog is 10.4 and it has lost eyes during its 3rd month after birth. Now it has lump swelling out growth on its forehead and its increasing day by day

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Answered By Destini R. Holloway, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 29th, 2017

Thanks for visiting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am sorry to hear that your pet Tony has vision problems and now what appears to be a mass/tumor or possible seroma (blood filled sac). In order to figure out what this swelling truly is, a visit to your vet is required. The vet can take a radiograph of the swelling to gather more clues and possibly even sample the swelling to identify it. I do hope that everything turns out favorable for Tony in regards to this swelling. Best of luck and take care.

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    Answered By Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA

    Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

    Published on

    I would recommend that Tony get checked out by a vet. It is very possible for a tumor to grown on the tissues of the head. The swelling could also be caused by an infection. After examination, the vet may want to do a cytology, where a small sample of cells is taken with a needle for examination under a microscope. This will help the vet determine what treatment options are available.

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