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What is this black dot pimple on my dog's eyelid and should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Medium (23 - 60lb) | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 2 months old | 35 lbs

HI my name is jerica and I noticed yesterday that it looks like my dog has a pimple with a small black dot in the middle of it on her lower eyelid. I was just wondering what it could be or if she needs to go have it removed??

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

Published on January 25th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This could be a benign or malignant growth. This is often differentiated by a test called a fine needle aspirate (FNA) which is a pain free, inexpensive and easy procedure which in most cases will help reach a diagnosis. This will likely require sedation because of the location of the growth. Sometimes a biopsy is needed for a definitive diagnosis. I recommend that you have her evaluated by your veterinarian for further assessment and treatment. I am really hoping for something benign. Good luck and have a good day!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

    Published on October 23rd, 2018

    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! This is very unlikely to be an issue and it is most likely normal. As long as it is not raised and there is not a mass effect, I would not be too concerned about this. Good luck and have a great day!

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