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My dog has two growing bumps under her eye. Should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | American Pit Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 5 years and 8 months old | 65 lbs

My dog is about 6 years old she has had What the vet said to be a skin tag right under her eye it’s never bothered her or seemed to be in the way until here the past couple weeks we’ve noticed she now has two right under her eye... one seems to be getting bigger. Slowly but surely. What could this be? I’m starting to feel our vet was wrong and it may need to be removed before it’s in her line of sight...

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Answered By David Darvishian

Veterinarian

Published on November 28th, 2017

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Cali. That one growth resembles a skin tag but the other one is on the eyelid margin. The location of these growths make them very worthy to evaluate. There is only so much eyelid that can be removed before the eyelid margin is deformed from the mass removal. The smaller the mass the better outcome for surgery. I would advise having this evaluated by your vet or another vet if you want a second opinion. This could be a benign growth or cancer. Once the mass is removed it can be sent to a pathologist for review and diagnosis. Good luck

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 5th, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Personally I don't think drops in the eye would even do anything for the skin tag below his eye since it isn't IN the eye, but on the lid or skin below it. It is likely a skin tag that is just in an unfortunate location. If you think it is bothering him then I would just have it removed. He'd have to go under anesthesia but it shouldn't take long or be a big deal to get it off. Otherwise I think it is fine to leave it be and watch it. If it starts to grow quickly over a short period of time then get it off. Good luck!

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on March 3rd, 2019

    It may be a benign skin tag or mass. Monitor it for rapid change or growth. If necessary have your veterinarian examine it and remove it if it grows fast, spreads or causes discomfort. It can then be submitted for pathology and identification.

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