My dog has a bump on his eyelid. Is it a skin tag or something else?

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  Answered By Sara Farmer, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 16th, 2019

  In your picture the growth looks like it could be a meibomian gland tumor which is a benign growth of the eyelid margin. If it is rubbing on the surface of the cornea it will probably need to be removed. I would recommend having your vet examine the growth in person - there are other growths or inflammatory conditions that can look very similar.

  

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  Answered By Dr. Macartney, BVet Med, MRCVS

  Veterinarian

  Published on September 8th, 2017

  From the pictures you have sent the "bump" appears to be a skin growth. There are several types off masses that can grow in the skin of dogs, even around the eye like this, such as cysts, lipomas, melanomas and other types of cancers. Some are benign and some are malignant, so careful observation is important, as well as having a vet examine it if you are concerned. Since you only just noticed the lump, I would continue to monitor it for growth, ulceration, changes in texture or color. Measure the mass with a ruler so you can compare its growth in a couple weeks time. Rapidly growing masses are more concerning. I hope that this answer was helpful and more importantly that Buddy feels better soon. Warmest regards to you both.

  

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  Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on December 2nd, 2021

  Hello. It is important to have a veterinarian examine this in person, but it looks like a growth or cyst originating from the Meibomian glands - which are glands that help tear production. These growths and cysts are usually benign but can become infected, rupture open or irritate the surface of the cornea if they get big enough. Even if your veterinarian diagnoses this as a non-cancerous growth or a cyst, it may still require surgical removal at some point. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

  

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  Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on March 21st, 2018

  This looks as if it is a meibomian gland adenoma which is a benign (non-cancerous) mass that is common on the eyelids of dogs. Surgery can be performed to remove these but is usually not necessary and is just a cosmetic procedure. The mass sometimes will exfoliate and may bleed a small amount but this is normal. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

  

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