Why is my dog's lower eyelid swollen? Should I see a vet?

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My dog has a swelling on his lower eye. Bit worried about it. Pet's info: Dog | Chinese Crested Hairless | Male | unneutered | 7 years and 9 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Heidi DVM, CVA, CCRT, CVTP, CVSMT, CVCH · Accepted Answer

Dogs can get a build up of material in the glands of their eyelids that will cause swelling. This can be a buildup of normal material which does not normally cause pain and inflammation or bacteria which are usually painful and inflamed and will often appear red on the inside of the eyelid. I would recommend having your veterinarian examine Mo's eyelid just to make sure that it is not inflamed or infected which would indicate that some treatment is needed. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my dog's lower eyelid swollen? Should I see a vet?

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