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My dog has a hard eyelid lump for years. Does he need a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Pit Bull Terrier | Male | unneutered | 3 years and 2 months old | 75 lbs

There is decent size lump under my dogs eye, on the lower lid. He's had it since he was a little poopers. It's pretty hard, though i havnt pressed or squeezed it very much since it's in a sensitive area. He dosnt seem to notice it and it dosnt bother him that I'm aware. Just curious if it's something that can just continued to be monitored or if a vet visit is mandatory?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on July 7th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If the lump has been there for 3 years and hasn't changed then you can monitor it and have your Vet look at it the next time you are in for an exam. If it is new or has grown then I would recommend having a vet look at it and decide if it should be removed. Most eye lid masses are benign but they can grow and if they get o too big they are harder to remove. I wish you the best!

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    Answered By Debi Matlack

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    Published on June 16th, 2019

    Since it has come up suddenly, I would get it checked by your vet to be safe. Older dogs will develop skin tags and warts and that could be what this growth is, but it's better to have it checked soon and have it be nothing serious than wait.

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