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My dog has a brown disc on her eye. What is it and should I worry?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Staffordshire Bull Terrier | Female | spayed | 19 years and 4 months old | 40 lbs

I have just noticed a small brown disc about 2cm on the edge of the lens of my 9yr old staffie's right eye - what is it and what should I do please?

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on January 28th, 2017

It could be a benign pigmentation but you should have your vet take a look at it to determine the exact cause and if treatment is needed. Without seeing the lesion, it is hard to know the cause so please have your vet examine her eye.

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