My dog has a lump and new dark spot on his eyelid. Is it serious?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Samoyed | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 10 months old | 25 lbs
Dog had lump and a skin tag on bottom eye lid , skin tag been there a few months , dark spot has come today
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Published on October 18th, 2017
This looks like an infected meibomian cyst. These are common and usually don't cause a problem. If it enlarges or causes excessive tearing or eye irritation then we usually remove them. Do keep an eye on the black spot as sometimes these can become cancerous. From the photo though it's nothing to be overly concerned about. Should it change or enlarge please get a veterinary exam. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Archie's.
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It looks like he has a small eyelid adenoma. It would be a good idea to have the mass removed, especially if it touches the cornea. It can probably be removed with cryosurgery. Have your vet take a look at it to determine the best plan.
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Published on June 9th, 2019
Hi there. It's not uncommon for dogs to get growths or tumors on their eyelids. Most of the time, these are benign Meibomian gland adenomas that are non-cancerous and don't cause any serious harm, but I would recommend having Meaka checked by your veterinarian to make sure her lump doesn't look concerning. In some cases, surgical removal may be recommended if the mass is rubbing on the surface of the eye and causing irritation, or if it looks suspicious for a more serious type of tumor.
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Published on August 16th, 2017
Most eyelid masses in dogs are benign Meibomian gland adenomas that do not typically cause any major problems. However, if Max's eyelid mass is growing rapidly, bleeding, or causing irritation to the eye (such as squinting or discharge), it would be best to have the mass surgically removed. If you have further concerns, Max should go to his vet for evaluation. I hope this helps!
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