What's this flesh-colored, rubbery growth above my dog's eye? Is it serious?

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What is this above my dogs eye? Miniature dachshund male nearly six years old, had this sort of small rubbery flesh coloured growth above his left eye for about three years - it never changes size. Pet's info: Dog | Dachshund miniature | Male | neutered | 5 years and 11 months old | 23 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Dexter is super cute! The most common mass that looks like your pictures is a sebaceous adenoma. They are benign skin growths. Some dogs can get multiple all over the body. They usually do not cause a problem unless the dog bothers them. Another possibility is a low grade mast cell tumor. If Dexter ever gets sedated or goes under anesthesia for another procedure just have them remove it. It is small and shouldn't take long. I hope this helps and have a great day!

What's this flesh-colored, rubbery growth above my dog's eye? Is it serious?

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