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My dog has a swollen eyelid. What should I do or take her to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My dog has a swollen upper eye lid (very small swell) is there anything i can do or should i take her to the vet.

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Answered By Makenzie Kurth, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 25th, 2018

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. A picture might be helpful in getting you a more accurate response. If it looks like a single lump on the very edge of the eyelid, it could be a benign eyelid cyst or beingn tumor. These we often leave alone unless they bother the surface of the eye or they are getting large. If it is not very defined swelling (just a general “puffiness”) it could be the beginnings of an allergic reaction, bug bite, etc. You can try some Benedryl just in case but if the swelling gets worse throughout the day, or you see any other signs of allergic reaction (vomiting, diarrhea, collapse, hives), you need to head to the vet right Immediately as severe allergic reactions can be life-threatening. Best wishes to you and your pup!

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    Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM

    Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident

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    Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is hard to know what should be done for this without an examination. However, the eyes are very delicate and this would ideally be examined by a veterinarian. Good luck and have a great day!

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