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My dog's eyes are sore with lumps. Are they styes or an infection?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Female | unspayed | 3 years and 4 months old | 10 lbs

My dog has very sore eyes and a couple of lumps around one and a large lump around the other it looks like styes from pictures of other animals with similar looking lumps

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on December 30th, 2016

Poor Poppy! It sounds like she could have an infection, allergic reaction, auto-immune disease, etc. Have your vet examine her to determine the exact cause. She might need an antibiotic or corticosteroid to treat her problem. Hope she feels better soon!

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