What is this pimple-like bump above my dog's eye? Is it harmful?

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My dog has this weird pimple like bump above his eye. Its not impaired his vision, and doesn't look cauliflowery so I know its not HPV, but I'm curious as to what it is. It is harmful? Can someone help me diagnose and remedy this? Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | neutered | 1 year and 9 months old | 69 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to say exactly what the mass could be without examining Knox and taking a sample of the mass first. This should be done at your local veterinarian's office to determine if it is something of concern or not and if it needs to be removed. It is a little concerning as it is near the eye- if the mass was ever to get larger, it could obstruct her vision or irritate her cornea so it is a good idea to have this evaluated by a veterinarian. HPV is human papilloma virus- dogs cannot get human papilloma virus but have their own version which is canine papilloma virus. These two viruses are species specific. I hope this helps and I wish you and Knox the best!

What is this pimple-like bump above my dog's eye? Is it harmful?

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