My dog has a bump with a scab on her eyelid. What should I do now?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | spayed | 8 lbs
We noticed something on Carlies upper eyelid. It looks like an injury as it looks to be a scab on the top of the bump. What should we do? She seems fine no changes in anything still her happy go lucky self. Its been there for about 4-5 days
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Published on July 29th, 2018
I actually think this looks more like a chalazion, or a blocked/infected eyelid gland. Sometimes these resolve without specific treatment and warm compresses can help, but other times surgery is necessary. A traumatic wound is possible but probably wouldn't be raised. If it still does not seem to be resolving in the next few days I'd recommend seeing your veterinarian.
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Published on July 10th, 2018
The most common reason that we will see white bumps develop on the edge of the eyelid is something called a chalazion. This is similar to a stye, but is not generally inflamed or painful. Sometimes we will use antibiotic eye drops or ointment if the area is red, but they will normally resolve on their own (but this can sometimes take a couple of months). Sometimes using a warm washcloth on the area for a few minutes twice a day can help, but some dogs do not tolerate this well. If the area continues to get larger, appears red or irritated, or does not resolve in a couple of months, I would certainly recommend having your veterinarian examine it. Good luck! I hope that was helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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