A Small lump has appeared on top of our pug dogs eyelid , it appears solid and dry and doesnt have much hair on it . Cheers Alex. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | 4 years and 10 months old

Hi Alex, thanks for the question! From the pictures it's hard to say for sure what the lump could be. The only way to know for sure would be to have Luigi examined by a veterinarian and have a small needle sample obtained from the lump. I'd definitely recommend scheduling an appointment because the location of that lump makes it difficult for surgical removal if it should grow any larger. Possible causes for a growth in that location include benign causes like a meibomian gland tumor or cancerous tumors, like a mast cell tumor. Your best bet is to have it checked out to determine if surgical removal is necessary. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach and best of luck to you and Luigi!

This is likely to be a small corneal ulceration and yes it requires immediate medical attention as it is painful and (especially in pugs) it could turn into a melting ulcer (so a more serious type of ulcer that can rapidly perforate the eye). Antibiotic eye drops and pain relief medications are required. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your dog. Eyelid growths can be common in dogs. The majority develop out of the glands that line the eyelids and are benign, but dogs can develop infections and cancerous growths as well. He will need to see his veterinarian to know if he requires treatment. It is best to have him seen before the mass grows. If it requires surgical removal, it is easier when it is small. I hope this information helps!