My pug has an eyelid bump and watery eye. What home remedies?

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My pug has had a small bump/growth on his right upper eyelid on the lash line for several months. It has never seemed to bother him or cause any redness, irritation, or discharge. Recently, he has started blinking more, tearing, and sometimes holding that eye partially shut more than the other. There's still no discharge or obvious redness. It might be slightly larger in size than before, but I can't tell for certain. Are there any treatments I can try at home before his vet appt next week?

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Answered By Elva Ma DVM 210

Veterinarian

Published on March 9th, 2018

Hello, and thank you for your question. The initial bump/growth may be a meibomian gland adenoma, or a chalazion, which are benign growths that often need to be removed surgically due to the irritation it causes to the eye. I suspect the recent blinking and tearing are due to an eye infection, possibly caused by irritation from the bump. This definitely warrants a visit to the vet as soon as possible, as I worry about any damage to the cornea which can worsen the problem quickly, especially if he is scratching at it. In the meantime, you can try applying a warm wet compress to the eye for 5-10 minutes at a time. I would also put an e-collar (cone) on his head to prevent scratching of the eye. I hope this helps, and that Peepaw gets better soon!

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