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Found a lump above my dog's eye. Is it serious? When to see a vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Lhasa Apso | Female | spayed

Hi there I came home to my llhaso lapso today and found a lump above her left eye I don’t remember if being there this morning but if I’m honest I wasn’t checking for one. Any help would be great

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on October 19th, 2018

This could be an abscess or cyst or a tumor. You will need to have this examined by a veterinarian asap, as it is too close to the eye and I would be worried about damage occurring to the eye as it expands. Your vet will paplate the mass, check if there is fluctuation and likely take a fine needle aspirate to determine the nature of the mass. Please schedule an appointment with your veterinarian today.

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