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My 5-month-old puppy has a red spot above his eye. Vet needed?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | French Bulldog | Male | unneutered | 5 months and 2 days old | 18 lbs

My puppy 5 month old puppy has a red spot above his eye that he has had for over two weeks and it seems to be getting larger, is it something to be concerned about? Should I take him to a vet? I was hoping it would have disappeared by now

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Answered By Daniel Fonza, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 2nd, 2018

Hi there and thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to address your concern. Judging from the photos and seeing that Loki is very young, this is likely an insect bite, cyst or pimple and nothing to be concerned about. I would monitor this for now and if it does not go down in the next 7-10 days, I would recommend having a veterinarian examine him so that the most appropriate diagnostic and treatment recommendations can be made. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.

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