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My dog has a brown liquid-filled lump near his eye. What should I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered | 9 months and 25 days old | 5 lbs

My dog has a very large sack above his eye below his ear that has brown liquid in it losing from it what could this be

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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Published on November 26th, 2017

It looks like it is most likely an abscess, or pus filled pocket. Possibly from a bite or puncture wound? Without seeing and feeling it I can’t rule out the possibility of a tumor but at 9 months old that would be unlikely. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime warm water and Epsom salt compresses can be helpful. Best of luck and I hope he improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

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